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How to get to Melbourne Central by bus?

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Train stations near Melbourne Central

  • Melbourne Central,1 min walk,

Tram stations near Melbourne Central

  • 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City),2 min walk,
  • 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City),2 min walk,
  • 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City),5 min walk,

Bus stations near Melbourne Central

  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,

Bus routes to Melbourne Central

  • 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),
  • 220,Sunshine Station,
  • 232,Altona North,
  • 234,Garden City,
  • 236,Garden City,
  • 959,Broadmeadows,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the nearest stations to Melbourne Central?

    The nearest stations to Melbourne Central are:

    • Melbourne Central is 16 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) is 105 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is 147 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 338 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 397 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 410 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 429 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 432 meters away, 6 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Melbourne Central?

    These bus lines stop near Melbourne Central: 207, 216, 220, 234, 251, 302, 905.

  • Which train lines stop near Melbourne Central?

    These train lines stop near Melbourne Central: BELGRAVE, GLEN WAVERLEY, HURSTBRIDGE, PAKENHAM, SUNBURY.

  • Which tram lines stop near Melbourne Central?

    These tram lines stop near Melbourne Central: 67, 86.

  • What’s the nearest tram station to Melbourne Central?

    The nearest tram stations to Melbourne Central are 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) and 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Melbourne Central?

    The nearest train station to Melbourne Central is Melbourne Central. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Melbourne Central?

    The nearest bus stops to Melbourne Central are Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City), Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) and Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City). The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What time is the first tram to Melbourne Central?

    The 67 is the first tram that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 03:12.

  • What time is the last tram to Melbourne Central?

    The 1 is the last tram that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 00:32.

  • What time is the first train to Melbourne Central?

    The SUNBURY is the first train that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 07:40.

  • What time is the last train to Melbourne Central?

    The HURSTBRIDGE is the last train that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 00:19.

  • What time is the first bus to Melbourne Central?

    The 207 is the first bus that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 03:03.

  • What time is the last bus to Melbourne Central?

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

  • How much is the bus fare to Melbourne Central?

    The bus fare to Melbourne Central costs about $3.30 - $5.30.

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