There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal by bus, tram, taxi, foot, or train
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Line 216 bus
best- Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lonsdale St/Spencer St216
4 min$5Line 96 tram
- Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Spencer St/Bourke St #186 / ...
7 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal1 km
1 min$6–8Walk
- Take the foot from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal1 km
12 minTrain
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Southern Cross StationAlamein / ...
9 min$6
Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal is to line 216 bus which costs $5 and takes 4 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $6 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lonsdale St/Queen St and arriving at Lonsdale St/Spencer St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 and arriving at Spencer St/Bourke St #1. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Melbourne and Southern Cross Coach Terminal is 987 meters.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 4 min and costs $5.
The line 216 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lonsdale St/Spencer St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lonsdale St/Queen St station.
Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal is to line 216 bus which takes 4 min and costs $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 9 min.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Southern Cross Coach Terminal, VIC, Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lonsdale St/Spencer St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lonsdale St/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 1 min
- Estimated price
- $6–8
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lonsdale St/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Southern Cross Coach Terminal train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.
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