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How to get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute in South Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

17minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 235
235
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute in South Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Parliament station. Next, take the 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 109
109
Walk to SAE Institute
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to SAE Institute
    Walk to
    SAE Institute
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute

The distance between Melbourne Central, South Melbourne and SAE Institute, South Melbourne is approximately 3.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

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

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

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

Public transport stations close to SAE Institute, South Melbourne

SAE Institute is located at SAE Institute, South Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to SAE Institute:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

By train and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute in South Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Parliament station. Next, take the 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 109
109
Walk to SAE Institute
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to SAE Institute
    Walk to
    SAE Institute
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and SAE Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Southern Cross station near SAE Institute in South Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and SAE Institute in South Melbourne by train and bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to SAE Institute?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and SAE Institute?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to SAE Institute in South Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute?

    The first train from Melbourne Central in Melbourne to SAE Institute in South Melbourne is Pakenham - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:08.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to SAE Institute costs A$5.30.

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