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

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD is to bus which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $26.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at Swan St/Punt Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 and arriving at City Square/Swanston St #11. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between St Kilda and Melbourne CBD is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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

The bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Swan St/Punt Rd takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

St Kilda to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

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

St Kilda to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.

Where does the St Kilda to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

St Kilda to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where does the St Kilda to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

St Kilda 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 5347+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

St Kilda to Melbourne CBD - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 16 tram, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Swan St/Punt Rdbus 246
16 min
$6
Line 16 tram
1. Take the tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to City Square/Swanston St #11tram 16
30 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda to Melbourne CBDtaxi 7.1 km
8 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from St Kilda to Melbourne CBDwalk 6.5 km
1h 17m

St Kilda to Melbourne CBD by bus

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Swan St/Punt Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to City Square/Swanston St #11 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 30 min.

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