Melbourne Central → South Melbourne: about 23 min, on line 236, 234, Frankston, with no transfers, plus about 12 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 236 towards Garden City/Centre Ave: board at Bourke St/Queen St, alight at South Melbourne Market/Cecil St — 6 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 234 towards Garden City/Centre Ave: board at Bourke St/Queen St, alight at Cecil St/City Rd — 6 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 2 stops, 5 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
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Central to South Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 23 minutes, of which roughly 12 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Central to South Melbourne?
There is a direct connection — line 236, 234, no transfers.
From Melbourne Central onward
