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Directions to Swanston Street (Melbourne) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Swanston Street

    BusBus: 200, 220, 234, 251, 302.TrainTrain: CRANBOURNE, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, PAKENHAM.TramTram: 16, 5, 67, 72.

How to get to Swanston Street by bus?

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Tram stations near Swanston Street in Melbourne

  • 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City), 1 min walk,
  • 6-Melbourne Central & State Library Stations/La Trobe St (Melbourne City), 3 min walk,

Bus stops near Swanston Street in Melbourne

  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), 4 min walk,
  • A'Beckett St/Queen St (Melbourne City), 7 min walk,
  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton), 11 min walk,

Bus lines to Swanston Street 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),
  • 220, Sunshine Station - Sunshine Station,
  • 232, Altona North - City (Queen Victoria Market),
  • 234, Garden City - City (Queen Victoria Market),
  • 236, Garden City - City (Queen Victoria Market),
  • 605, Gardenvale - City,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Swanston Street?

    The nearest stations to Swanston Street are:

    • 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is 10 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • 6-Melbourne Central & State Library Stations/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) is 172 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is 231 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • A'Beckett St/Queen St (Melbourne City) is 531 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton) is 817 meters away, 11 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Swanston Street?

    These bus lines stop near Swanston Street: 200, 220, 234, 251, 302, 605, 907.

  • Which train lines stop near Swanston Street?

    These train lines stop near Swanston Street: CRANBOURNE, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, PAKENHAM.

  • Which tram lines stop near Swanston Street?

    These tram lines stop near Swanston Street: 16, 5, 67, 72.

  • What’s the nearest tram station to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

    The nearest tram station to Swanston Street in Melbourne is 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

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

  • What time is the first tram to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

    The 67 is the first tram that goes to Swanston Street in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 03:05.

  • What time is the last tram to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

    The 6 is the last tram that goes to Swanston Street in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 00:34.

  • What time is the first bus to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

    The 207 is the first bus that goes to Swanston Street in Melbourne. It stops nearby at 03:01.

  • What time is the last bus to Swanston Street in Melbourne?

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

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Public Transit to Swanston Street in Melbourne

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Swanston Street? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City); 6-Melbourne Central & State Library Stations/La Trobe St (Melbourne City); Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City); A'Beckett St/Queen St (Melbourne City); Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton).

Bus: 200, 220, 234, 251, 302, 605, 907, 207, 250, 232, 236, 402.Train: CRANBOURNE, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, PAKENHAM.Tram: 16, 5, 67, 72.

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Swanston Street, Melbourne
Swanston Street, MelbourneSwanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the Melbourne central business district, Victoria, Australia. It was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid. The street vertically bisects Melbourne's city centre and is famous as the world's busiest tram corridor, for its heritage buildings and as a shopping strip. Swanston Street runs roughly north–south in-between Russell Street to the east and Elizabeth Street to the west. To the south it becomes St Kilda Road after the intersection with Flinders Street, whilst the road's northern end is in the suburb of Carlton at Melbourne Cemetery. This northern section was originally named Madeline Street. The street is named after merchant, banker and politician Charles Swanston.
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