From Southern Cross Station to South Melbourne the trip by public transport takes about 16 min, on line 96, 12, with no transfers, plus about 6 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at Spencer St/Bourke St #1, alight at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 — 6 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 12 towards Fitzroy St/Park St #143: board at Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1, alight at York St/Clarendon St #127 — 4 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Southern Cross Station
The station for regional trains, coaches and the SkyBus to the airport.
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Southern Cross Station to South Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 16 minutes, of which roughly 6 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Southern Cross Station to South Melbourne?
There is a direct connection — line 96, 12, no transfers.
From Southern Cross Station onward
