How to get from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square by tram?

Melbourne Museum to Federation Square - Tram Timetable

The 86 tram from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The journey takes about 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melbourne Museum to Federation Square by tram

Take one direct tram from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square in Melbourne: take the 86 tram from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The tram schedule from Melbourne Museum may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Federation Square on the Moovit app.

20minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Walk to Federation Square
Leaves from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11
    ID 17878
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Swanston St/Bourke St #6
    ID 17593
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    Swanston St
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square

The distance between Melbourne Museum, Melbourne and Federation Square, Melbourne is approximately 2.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tram timetable from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square

To check the tram timetable from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Museum) and destination (Federation Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Tram line 86.

  • Is there a direct tram between Melbourne Museum and Federation Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct tram going from Melbourne Museum in Carlton to Federation Square in Melbourne in 20 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square?

    The 86 tram line goes from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station near Melbourne Museum in Carlton to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 station near Federation Square in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square by tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Museum in Carlton and Federation Square in Melbourne by tram is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Melbourne Museum to get to Federation Square?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station near Melbourne Museum in Carlton.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Melbourne Museum and Federation Square?

    Get off the tram at the Swanston St/Bourke St #6 station, which is closest to Federation Square in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square?

    The last bus from Melbourne Museum in Carlton to Federation Square in Melbourne is the City (Queen St) - La Trobe University via Clifton Hill line. It leaves the Exhibition Building/Rathdowne St stop at 10:15.

  • When is the first train from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square?

    The first train from Melbourne Museum in Carlton to Federation Square in Melbourne is Sunbury Line. It leaves the State Library Railway Station at 15:50.

  • How much is the tram fare from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square?

    The ride from Melbourne Museum to Federation Square costs A$5.30.

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