What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square is to train which costs $6 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Federation Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from State Library Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Federation Square?

The distance between Swanston Street and Federation Square is 1 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square?

The train from State Library Station to Town Hall Station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Federation Square train from?

Swanston Street to Federation Square train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from State Library Station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Federation Square train arrive?

Swanston Street to Federation Square train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Where can I stay near Federation Square?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Federation Square.

Swanston Street to Federation Square - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanston Street to Federation Square by train, tram, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from State Library Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
7 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
10 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Federation Squaretaxi 1.6 km
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Swanston Street to Federation Squarewalk 1.5 km
18 min

Swanston Street to Federation Square by train and foot

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$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.3 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from State Library Station to Town Hall Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3 min.

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