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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, 234, 251, 302, TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL.TrainTrain: FRANKSTON, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.TramTram: 109, 16.

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

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

Bus stops near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Flinder St Station/Flinders St (Melbourne City), 5 min walk,
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank), 7 min walk,
  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), 8 min walk,
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City), 9 min walk,
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City), 9 min walk,
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City), 9 min walk,
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City), 10 min walk,

Train station near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Flinders Street, 7 min walk,

Bus lines to Federation Square in Melbourne

  • TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Melbourne,
  • 605, Gardenvale,
  • 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),
  • 234, Garden City,
  • 236, Garden City,
  • 216, Sunshine Station - City (Queen St),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Federation Square?

    The nearest stations to Federation Square are:

    • 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 224 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 240 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Flinder St Station/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is 335 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Flinders Street is 459 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank) is 485 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 592 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City) is 613 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 623 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 627 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 722 meters away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Federation Square?

    These bus lines stop near Federation Square: 216, 234, 251, 302.

  • Which train lines stop near Federation Square?

    These train lines stop near Federation Square: FRANKSTON, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE.

  • Which tram lines stop near Federation Square?

    These tram lines stop near Federation Square: 109, 16.

  • 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 train station to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The nearest train station to Federation Square in Melbourne is Flinders Street. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus station to Federation Square in Melbourne is Flinder St Station/Flinders St (Melbourne City). It’s a 5 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 03:05.

  • 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 TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL is the first train that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 07:56.

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

    The PAKENHAM is the last train that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 21:06.

  • 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 03:15.

  • 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 23:59.

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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: 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City); 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City); Flinder St Station/Flinders St (Melbourne City); Flinders Street; Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank); Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City); Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City); Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City); Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City); Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus: 216, 234, 251, 302, TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, 605, 200, 207, 250, 236, 220.Train: FRANKSTON, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, PAKENHAM, TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL.Tram: 109, 16.

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

Federation Square, Melbourne

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Public transport routes with stations closest to Federation Square in Melbourne

Train lines with stations closest to Federation Square in Melbourne

Bus lines with stations closest to Federation Square in Melbourne