From Melbourne Central to South Yarra the trip by public transport takes about 15 min, on line Lilydale, Sandringham, Upfield, with 1 transfer, plus about 3 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 South Yarra Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Upfield towards Flinders Street Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Frankston Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at South Yarra Station — 2 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
South Yarra
An upmarket suburb with Chapel Street, Toorak Road and the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Central to South Yarra?
A typical trip takes about 15 minutes, of which roughly 3 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Central to South Yarra?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Lilydale + Sandringham, with 1 transfers.
From Melbourne Central onward
