What is the cheapest way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between St Kilda East and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inkerman St/Hotham St and arriving at Burnley Station/Burnley St station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between St Kilda East and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balaclava Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from St Kilda East to Melbourne?

The distance between St Kilda East and Melbourne is 8 km.

How do I travel from St Kilda East to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne?

The train from Balaclava Station to Flinders Street Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the St Kilda East to Melbourne bus from?

St Kilda East to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Inkerman St/Hotham St station.

Where do I catch the St Kilda East to Melbourne train from?

St Kilda East to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Balaclava Station.

Train or bus from St Kilda East to Melbourne?

The best way to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 603 bus, which costs $6 and takes 20 min.

Where does the St Kilda East to Melbourne bus arrive?

St Kilda East to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Burnley Station/Burnley St.

Where does the St Kilda East to Melbourne train arrive?

St Kilda East to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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St Kilda East to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 603 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from St Kilda East to Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balaclava Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
13 min
$6
Line 603 bus
1. Take the bus from Inkerman St/Hotham St to Burnley Station/Burnley Stbus 603
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda East to Melbournetaxi 8.6 km
10 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from St Kilda East to Melbournewalk 7.9 km
1h 34m
Line 3 tram
1. Take the tram from Vadlure Ave/Balaclava Rd #41 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 16 / ...
29 min
$6

St Kilda East to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between St Kilda East, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Balaclava Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Inkerman St/Hotham St to Burnley Station/Burnley St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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