How to get from Kew East to Southbank by tram?

By tram

To get from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 64 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 64
64
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew East
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 48 and 16

To get from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew East
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kew East to Southbank

The distance between Kew East, Melbourne and Southbank, Melbourne is approximately 10.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kew East to Southbank by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kew East

Kew East is located at Kew East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East).

Bus stations close to Kew East:

  • Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Burke Rd/Kilby Rd (Kew East)

Public transport stations close to Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

Related Routes

Alternative route by tram via 48 and 16

To get from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew East
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kew East to Southbank?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 64.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kew East to Southbank?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct tram between Kew East and Southbank in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Kew East to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Southbank in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Kew East and Southbank in Melbourne by tram is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Kew East to get to Southbank in Melbourne?

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Kew East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Kew East and Southbank in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Southbank in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Kew East to Southbank in Melbourne is the Doncaster SC - City (Queen St) line. It leaves the Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East) stop at 18:53.

  • How much is the tram fare from Kew East to Southbank?

    The ride from Kew East to Southbank costs A$5.30.

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