University of Melbourne → South Melbourne: about 33 min, on line 1, 72, 96, 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 1 towards Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32: board at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1, alight at Cecil St/Park St #25 — 16 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Cotham Rd/Burke Rd #70: board at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1, alight at Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 — 5 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at Swanston St/Bourke St #6, alight at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 — 10 stops, 20 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Darling Rd/Waverley Rd #64: board at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1, alight at RMIT University/Swanston St #7 — 3 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 2 stops, 4 min ride.
About the origin and destination
University of Melbourne
The Parkville campus, served by the tram terminus on Swanston Street.
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from University of Melbourne to South Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 33 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 University of Melbourne to South Melbourne?
There is a direct connection — line 1, no transfers.
From University of Melbourne onward
