Plan about 41 min for the trip from Port Melbourne to Melbourne Central, on line 234, 235, 96, with no transfers, and about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 234 towards A'Beckett St/Queen St: board at Garden City/Centre Ave, alight at La Trobe St/Queen St — 21 stops, 28 min ride.
- Line 235 towards Southern Cross Station/Spencer St: board at Plummer St/Salmon St, alight at Southern Cross Station/Spencer St — 11 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Blyth St/Nicholson St #23: board at Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, alight at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 — 4 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line 109 towards Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58: board at North Port Station/Light Rail #127, alight at Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 — 8 stops, 13 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Port Melbourne
A bayside suburb with Station Pier, the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and Bay Street.
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Port Melbourne to Melbourne Central?
A typical trip takes about 41 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 Port Melbourne to Melbourne Central?
There is a direct connection — line 234, no transfers.
From Port Melbourne onward
