What is the cheapest way to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City Rd/Queens Bridge St and arriving at Bourke St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Southbank and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 and arriving at City Square/Swanston St #11. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Southbank to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Southbank and Melbourne CBD is 1 km.

How do I travel from Southbank to Melbourne CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 7 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD?

The line 1 tram from Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 to City Square/Swanston St #11 takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Southbank to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from City Rd/Queens Bridge St station.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Melbourne CBD train from?

Southbank to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 station.

Where does the Southbank to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Southbank to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Southbank to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Southbank to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at City Square/Swanston St #11 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5308+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Southbank to Melbourne CBD - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 234 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southbank to Melbourne CBD by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 to City Square/Swanston St #11tram 1
7 min
$6
Line 234 bus
1. Take the bus from City Rd/Queens Bridge St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 234 / ...
9 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Melbourne CBDtaxi 1.9 km
2 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Southbank to Melbourne CBDwalk 1.2 km
14 min

Southbank to Melbourne CBD by tram

723Weekly Trams

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Distance: 1.1 km
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Southbank, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 to City Square/Swanston St #11 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from City Rd/Queens Bridge St to Bourke St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min.

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