South Yarra → Southern Cross Station: about 15 min, on line Frankston, Sandringham, Mernda, with no transfers, plus about 2 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at South Yarra Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 5 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line Sandringham towards Flinders Street Station: board at South Yarra Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 2 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Werribee towards Laverton Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 1 stops, 4 min ride.
About the origin and destination
South Yarra
An upmarket suburb with Chapel Street, Toorak Road and the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby.
Southern Cross Station
The station for regional trains, coaches and the SkyBus to the airport.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from South Yarra to Southern Cross Station?
A typical trip takes about 15 minutes, of which roughly 2 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from South Yarra to Southern Cross Station?
There is a direct connection — line Frankston, no transfers.
