Getting from South Melbourne to Flinders Street Station takes about 22 min by public transport, on line 236, 1, 96, with no transfers, with about 14 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 236 towards A'Beckett St/Queen St: board at Coote St/Dorcas St, alight at Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St — 5 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 1 towards Bell St/Nicholson St #135: board at Cecil St/Park St #25, alight at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13 — 9 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Blyth St/Nicholson St #23: board at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127, alight at Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125 — 2 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line 109 towards Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58: board at Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125, alight at Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 — 5 stops, 10 min ride.
About the origin and destination
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne's landmark station on the Yarra, hub of the metro rail network and many tram routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from South Melbourne to Flinders Street Station?
A typical trip takes about 22 minutes, of which roughly 14 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from South Melbourne to Flinders Street Station?
There is a direct connection — line 236, 1, no transfers.
From South Melbourne onward
