Plan about 38 min for the trip from Melbourne Central to Brighton, on line Lilydale, Sandringham, Upfield, with 1 transfer, and about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Lilydale towards Lilydale Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Richmond Station — 2 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line Sandringham towards Sandringham Station: board at Richmond Station, alight at North Brighton Station — 8 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line Upfield towards Flinders Street Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 703 towards Middle Brighton Station/Male St: board at North Brighton Station/Bay St, alight at Boxshall St/St Andrews St — 2 stops, 2 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Brighton
A bayside suburb famous for its colourful bathing boxes on Dendy Street Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Central to Brighton?
A typical trip takes about 38 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Central to Brighton?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Lilydale + Sandringham, with 1 transfers.
From Melbourne Central onward
