The fastest way from Port Melbourne to University of Melbourne takes about 43 min, on line 235, 109, 5, with 2 transfers; walking adds about 11 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 235 towards Southern Cross Station/Spencer St: board at Woolboard Rd/Salmon St, alight at Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd — 9 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line 109 towards Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58: board at North Port Station/Light Rail #127, alight at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 — 9 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 5 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Collins St/Swanston St #11, alight at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 — 6 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 606 towards Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St: board at Plummer St/Salmon St, alight at Albert Park Shops/Richardson St — 10 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 1 towards Bell St/Nicholson St #135: board at Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30, alight at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 — 21 stops, 30 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Collins St/Swanston St #11, alight at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 — 6 stops, 11 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Port Melbourne
A bayside suburb with Station Pier, the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and Bay Street.
University of Melbourne
The Parkville campus, served by the tram terminus on Swanston Street.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Port Melbourne to University of Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 43 minutes, of which roughly 11 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Port Melbourne to University of Melbourne?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 235 + 109 + 5, with 2 transfers.
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