Getting from Flinders Street Station to South Melbourne takes about 22 min by public transport, on line 1, 234, Lilydale, with no transfers, with about 8 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 1 towards Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32: board at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13, alight at Cecil St/Park St #25 — 9 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 234 towards Garden City/Centre Ave: board at Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St, alight at Cecil St/City Rd — 4 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line Lilydale towards Lilydale Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, alight at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 — 5 stops, 8 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne's landmark station on the Yarra, hub of the metro rail network and many tram routes.
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Flinders Street Station to South Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 22 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Flinders Street Station to South Melbourne?
There is a direct connection — line 1, 234, no transfers.
From Flinders Street Station onward
