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: 250, 251, 302, 350, 605.
  • TrainTrain: CRAIGIEBURN, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, UPFIELD.
  • TramTram: 109, 59.

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

  • Russell St/Flinders St #6, 4 min walk,
  • Federation Square/Swanston St #13, 4 min walk,

Train station near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Town Hall Railway Station, 5 min walk,

Bus stops near Federation Square in Melbourne

  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St, 10 min walk,
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St, 12 min walk,
  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St, 13 min walk,
  • Little Collins St/Queen St, 14 min walk,

Bus lines to Federation Square in Melbourne

  • 234, Garden City,
  • 236, Garden City,
  • 605, City (Queen Street),
  • 216, Sunshine Station,
  • 220, Collins St,
  • 959, Broadmeadows (Via Niddrie),
  • 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 (King/Lonsdale St),
  • 303, Ringwood North - City (Queen St),
  • 304, Doncaster SC - City (King/Lonsdale St),
  • 305, The Pines SC - City (King/Lonsdale Sts),
  • 309, The Pines SC - 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),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the nearest stations to Federation Square?

    The nearest stations to Federation Square are:

    • Russell St/Flinders St #6 is 235 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Federation Square/Swanston St #13 is 240 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Town Hall Railway Station is 337 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St is 771 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Flinders Lane/Queen St is 871 meters away, 12 min walk.
    • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St is 961 meters away, 13 min walk.
    • Little Collins St/Queen St is 1079 meters away, 14 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Federation Square?

    These bus lines stop near Federation Square: 250, 251, 302, 350, 605.

  • Which train lines stop near Federation Square?

    These train lines stop near Federation Square: CRAIGIEBURN, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, UPFIELD.

  • Which tram lines stop near Federation Square?

    These tram lines stop near Federation Square: 109, 59.

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

    The nearest tram stations to Federation Square in Melbourne are Russell St/Flinders St #6 and Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Federation Square in Melbourne is Town Hall Railway Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus station to Federation Square in Melbourne is Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St. It’s a 10 min walk away.

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

    The 1 is the first tram that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 05:08.

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

    The 16 is the last tram that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 01:08.

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

    The PAKENHAM is the first train that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 04:51.

  • 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 00:23.

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

    The 250 is the first bus that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 05:24.

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

    The 234 is the last bus that goes to Federation Square in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 00:22.

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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: Russell St/Flinders St #6; Federation Square/Swanston St #13; Town Hall Railway Station; Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St; Flinders Lane/Queen St; Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St; Little Collins St/Queen St.

Bus: 250, 251, 302, 350, 605, 234, 236, 216, 220, 959, 200, 207, 232.Train: CRAIGIEBURN, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, SANDRINGHAM, UPFIELD, CRANBOURNE, PAKENHAM, SUNBURY.Tram: 109, 59.

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