How to get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne by bus and tram?

From Gowanbrae to South Melbourne by bus and tram

To get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 234

To get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 234 bus from Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20474
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne

The distance between Gowanbrae, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 22.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne by bus 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 Gowanbrae

Gowanbrae is located at Gowanbrae, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae).

Train stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Lanark Way/Primula Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Wonga Pl/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 234

To get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 234 bus from Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20474
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gowanbrae and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 490 bus line goes from Airport West station near Gowanbrae to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Gowanbrae and South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gowanbrae to get to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the 490 bus from the Airport West stop near Gowanbrae in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gowanbrae and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Gowanbrae to South Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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