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How to get from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by train and tram?

From Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by train and tram

To get from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

20minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 70
70
Walk to John Cain Arena
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18090
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City)
    ID 18116
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to John Cain Arena
    Walk to
    John Cain Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by tram

Take one direct tram from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena in Melbourne: take the 70 tram from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

21minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Walk to John Cain Arena
Leaves from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21231
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City)
    ID 18116
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to John Cain Arena
    Walk to
    John Cain Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and John Cain Arena, Melbourne is approximately 3.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to John Cain Arena, Melbourne

John Cain Arena is located at Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to John Cain Arena:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond)

From Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by tram

Take one direct tram from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena in Melbourne: take the 70 tram from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

21minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Walk to John Cain Arena
Leaves from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21231
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City)
    ID 18116
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to John Cain Arena
    Walk to
    John Cain Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and John Cain Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and John Cain Arena in Melbourne by train and tram is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to John Cain Arena?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and John Cain Arena?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The last bus from Southern Cross in Docklands to John Cain Arena in Melbourne is the Gardenvale - City line. It leaves the Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) stop at 19:18.

  • When is the last train from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The last train from Southern Cross in Docklands to John Cain Arena in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 19:32.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena?

    The ride from Southern Cross to John Cain Arena costs A$5.30.

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