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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Richmond is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Richmond?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Cromwell St/Victoria Pde. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Richmond?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at West Richmond Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Richmond?

The distance between Swanston Street and Richmond is 3 km.

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

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

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to West Richmond Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Richmond bus from?

Swanston Street to Richmond bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Swanston Street to Richmond?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Richmond is to train which takes 6 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus, which costs $6 and takes 11 min.

Where does the Swanston Street to Richmond bus arrive?

Swanston Street to Richmond bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cromwell St/Victoria Pde station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Richmond train arrive?

Swanston Street to Richmond train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at West Richmond Station.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Richmond.

Swanston Street to Richmond - 7 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Swanston Street to Richmond by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to West Richmond Stationtrain Hurstbridge / ...
6 min
$6
Line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Cromwell St/Victoria Pdebus 302 / ...
11 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Richmondtaxi 4.3 km
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Swanston Street to Richmondwalk 4.2 km
50 min
Line 48 tram
1. Take the tram from Exhibition St/Collins St #7 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19tram 48
12 min
$6
Line 1 tram, line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19tram 48 / ...
29 min
$12
Line 1 tram, line 48 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to City Square/Swanston St #11tram 1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19tram 48
30 min
$12

Swanston Street to Richmond by train

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Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to West Richmond Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Cromwell St/Victoria Pde every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min.

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