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How to get to Federation Square in Melbourne by bus, train or tram?

Directions to Federation Square (Melbourne) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Federation Square

    BusBus: 216, 250, 251, 302, 605.TrainTrain: BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON, HURSTBRIDGE, SANDRINGHAM.TramTram: 109, 57, 6, 75.

How to get to Federation Square by bus?

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How to get to Federation Square by train?

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Bus stops near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), 1 min walk,
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City), 1 min walk,
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City), 2 min walk,
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City), 4 min walk,
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City), 5 min walk,
  • Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City), 7 min walk,
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), 16 min walk,

Tram stations near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), 3 min walk,
  • 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), 4 min walk,

Bus lines to Federation Square in Melbourne

  • 605, Gardenvale,
  • 234, Garden City,
  • 236, Garden City,
  • 216, Sunshine Station - City (Queen St),
  • 220, Sunshine Station - Sunshine Station,
  • 959, Broadmeadows - City,
  • 303, City (Queen St),
  • 309, Donvale,
  • 200, Bulleen,
  • 207, Doncaster Sc,
  • 250, City (Queen St),
  • 251, Northland Sc,
  • 350, La Trobe University,
  • 232, Altona North,
  • MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Melbourne - Bairnsdale Via Sale & Traralgon,
  • TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Traralgon - Melbourne Via Pakenham, Moe & Morwell,
  • 302, Box Hill Station - City (Lonsdale St),
  • 304, Doncaster SC - City (Lonsdale St),
  • 305, The Pines - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 318, Deep Creek - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Federation Square?

    The nearest stations to Federation Square are:

    • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 57 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 64 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 134 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 214 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 229 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 265 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 319 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City) is 459 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 1200 meters away, 16 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Federation Square?

    These bus lines stop near Federation Square: 216, 250, 251, 302, 605, 905, 907.

  • Which train lines stop near Federation Square?

    These train lines stop near Federation Square: BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON, HURSTBRIDGE, SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE.

  • Which tram lines stop near Federation Square?

    These tram lines stop near Federation Square: 109, 57, 6, 75.

  • What’s the nearest tram station to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The nearest tram station to Federation Square in Melbourne is 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The nearest bus stops to Federation Square in Melbourne are Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first tram to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The 67 is the first tram that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 03:06.

  • What time is the last tram to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The 6 is the last tram that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 00:40.

  • What time is the first bus to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The 207 is the first bus that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 03:05.

  • What time is the last bus to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The 907 is the last bus that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 00:00.

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Public Transit to Federation Square in Melbourne

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Federation Square? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City); 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City); Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City); Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City); Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City); Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus: 216, 250, 251, 302, 605, 905, 907, 234, 236, 220, 959, 303, 309, 200, 207, 350, 232.Train: BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON, HURSTBRIDGE, SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE.Tram: 109, 57, 6, 75.

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Federation Square Address: 2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia street in Melbourne

Federation Square, Melbourne
Federation Square, MelbourneFederation Square (marketed and colloquially known as Fed Square) is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district. It covers an area of 3.2 ha (7.9 acres) at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets built above busy railway lines and across the road from Flinders Street station. It incorporates major cultural institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the Koorie Heritage Trust as well as cafes and bars in a series of buildings centred around a large paved square, and a glass walled atrium.
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