How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington by train and tram?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington by train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Flinders Street station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 6
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington by train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Flinders Street station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Kensington, Melbourne is approximately 5.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Kensington, Melbourne

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Freight Terminal/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • South Kensington
  • Kensington
  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Freight Terminal/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne)
  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

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From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington by train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Flinders Street station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington?

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Kensington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Kensington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Kensington in Melbourne by tram and train is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Kensington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Kensington in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Kensington in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne?

    The first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington in Melbourne is Footscray - East Melbourne. It leaves the Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton) stop at 00:18.

  • How much is the tram fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Kensington costs A$5.30.

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