What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Docklands?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Docklands is to train which costs $6 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Docklands?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Docklands is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Docklands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Docklands?

The distance between Swanston Street and Docklands is 2 km.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Docklands without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Docklands without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Docklands?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Southern Cross Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Docklands train from?

Swanston Street to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Docklands train arrive?

Swanston Street to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Docklands?

There are 5261+ hotels available in Docklands.

Swanston Street to Docklands - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanston Street to Docklands by train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Alamein / ...
4 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Docklandstaxi 1.9 km
3 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Swanston Street to Docklandswalk 1.8 km
21 min
Line 30 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe St to Spencer St/La Trobe St #1tram 30
7 min
$6
Line 1 tram, line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10tram 1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120tram 86 / ...
22 min
$6

Swanston Street to Docklands by train

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Docklands, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Southern Cross Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min.

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