Plan about 24 min for the trip from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central, on line 236, 96, Glen Waverley, with no transfers, and about 8 min of walking.
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 Ferrars St/Dorcas St, alight at La Trobe St/Queen St — 9 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Blyth St/Nicholson St #23: board at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127, alight at Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122 — 5 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line Glen Waverley towards Glen Waverley Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Melbourne Central Station — 2 stops, 4 min ride.
About the origin and destination
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central?
A typical trip takes about 24 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central?
There is a direct connection — line 236, 96, no transfers.
From South Melbourne onward
