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How to get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the 246 bus from Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 246
246
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
    ID 1123
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 28-Punt Rd/High St (Prahran) station. Next, take the 246 bus from High St/Punt Rd (Prahran) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

31minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 6
6
Bus - 246
246
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    28-Punt Rd/High St (Prahran)
    ID 13401
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Punt Rd (Prahran)
    ID 1114
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to St Kilda

The distance between Melbourne Central, St Kilda and St Kilda, St Kilda is approximately 7.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to St Kilda by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Kilda – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, St Kilda 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 St Kilda, St Kilda

St Kilda is located at Barkly Street, St Kilda and the nearest public transport station is Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Fawkner St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Robe St/Grey St (St Kilda)

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 28-Punt Rd/High St (Prahran) station. Next, take the 246 bus from High St/Punt Rd (Prahran) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

31minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 6
6
Bus - 246
246
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    28-Punt Rd/High St (Prahran)
    ID 13401
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Punt Rd (Prahran)
    ID 1114
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 246.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to St Kilda?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 246.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and St Kilda?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to St Kilda?

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from Glen Waverley station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Richmond station near St Kilda in St Kilda.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and St Kilda in St Kilda by train and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to St Kilda?

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the Glen Waverley station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and St Kilda?

    Get off the train at the Richmond stop, which is closest to St Kilda in St Kilda.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to St Kilda?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to St Kilda costs A$5.30.

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