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Directions to Melbourne Central with public transportation

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Melbourne Central

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How to get to Melbourne Central by bus?

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How to get to Melbourne Central by train?

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Tram stations near Melbourne Central

  • 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City),2 min walk,
  • 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City),3 min walk,
  • 5-Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St (Melbourne City),3 min walk,

Bus stations near Melbourne Central

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City),4 min walk,
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City),5 min walk,
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City),6 min walk,
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City),8 min walk,

Bus routes to Melbourne Central

  • 200,Bulleen,
  • 207,Doncaster Sc,
  • 250,City (Queen St),
  • 251,Northland Sc,
  • 350,La Trobe University,
  • 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),
  • 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,
  • 220,Sunshine Station,
  • 232,Altona North,
  • 234,Garden City,
  • 236,Garden City,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Melbourne Central?

    The nearest stations to Melbourne Central are:

    • 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 102 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is 152 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • 5-Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) is 154 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 222 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 320 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 417 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 431 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 549 meters away, 8 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Melbourne Central?

    These bus lines stop near Melbourne Central: 220, 234, 250, 350, 605.

  • Which train lines stop near Melbourne Central?

    These train lines stop near Melbourne Central: ALAMEIN, BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN, CRANBOURNE, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, PAKENHAM, SUNBURY.

  • Which tram line stops near Melbourne Central?

    16

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

    The nearest tram station to Melbourne Central is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City). It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Melbourne Central is Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City). It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first tram to Melbourne Central?

    The 1 is the first tram that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 05:03.

  • What time is the last tram to Melbourne Central?

    The 1 is the last tram that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 01:00.

  • What time is the first bus to Melbourne Central?

    The 250 is the first bus that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 05:26.

  • What time is the last bus to Melbourne Central?

    The 234 is the last bus that goes to Melbourne Central. It stops nearby at 00:27.

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Public Transportation to Melbourne Central

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Melbourne Central? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City); 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City); 5-Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St (Melbourne City); Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City); Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City); Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City); La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City); Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

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