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How to get to Federation Square in Melbourne by Bus, Train or Tram?

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Directions to Federation Square (Melbourne) with public transport

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How to get to Federation Square by Bus?

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How to get to Federation Square by Train?

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Tram stations near Federation Square in Melbourne

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

Train stations near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Flinders Street,3 min walk,

Bus stations near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City),4 min walk,
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City),5 min walk,
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City),5 min walk,
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City),5 min walk,
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City),8 min walk,

Bus lines to Federation Square in Melbourne

  • 200,Bulleen - City (Queen St),
  • 207,Doncaster SC - City (Queen St),
  • 250,La Trobe University - City (Queen St),
  • 251,Northland SC - City (Queen St),
  • 302,Box Hill Station - City (Lonsdale St),
  • 303,Ringwood North - City (Queen St),
  • 304,Doncaster SC - City (Lonsdale St),
  • 305,The Pines - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 309,Donvale - City (Queen St),
  • 318,Deep Creek - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 350,La Trobe University - City (Queen St),
  • 905,The Pines SC - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 906,Warrandyte - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 907,Mitcham - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 908,The Pines SC - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 605,Gardenvale,
  • 234,Garden City,
  • 236,Garden City,
  • 216,Sunshine Station - City (Queen St),
  • 220,Sunshine Station - Sunshine Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Federation Square?

    The nearest stations to Federation Square are:

    • 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 166 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Flinders Street is 204 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 247 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 250 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 269 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 307 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 312 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 370 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 578 meters away, 8 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Federation Square?

    These Bus lines stop near Federation Square: 207, 216, 234, 250, 302, 905

  • Which Train lines stop near Federation Square?

    These Train lines stop near Federation Square: BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN, SANDRINGHAM, UPFIELD

  • Which Tram lines stop near Federation Square?

    These Tram lines stop near Federation Square: 1, 16, 48, 67, 75, 86

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

    The nearest tram station to Federation Square in Melbourne is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City). It’s a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Federation Square in Melbourne is Flinders Street. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Federation Square in Melbourne is Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City). It’s a 4 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 Train to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The UPFIELD is the first Train that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 03:12.

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

    The WILLIAMSTOWN is the last Train that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 00:45.

  • 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 216 is the last Bus that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 23:40.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Federation Square?

    The Bus fare to Federation Square costs about $3.30 - $5.30.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Federation Square? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City); Flinders Street; 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City); Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City); Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

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Federation Square Address: Flinders Street 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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