Flinders Street Station

Melbourne

The yellow-and-red station building with its copper dome and row of clocks is one of the best-known sights of Melbourne and the heart of its suburban rail network.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

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Lines stopping nearby

35 70 75 Belgrave Craigieburn Frankston Glen Waverley Lilydale Upfield

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What it is

A railway station has stood on this site since 1854, when Australia's first steam railway opened from here to Sandridge, today's Port Melbourne. The present Edwardian building, designed by railway employees J. W. Fawcett and H. P. C. Ashworth, was completed in 1910 and stretches along Flinders Street beside the Yarra.

The row of clocks above the main entrance at the corner of Swanston Street, showing the next departures, gave Melburnians the saying "meet me under the clocks".

Getting there by bus

Almost every metropolitan train line passes through the station, including the Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley, Hurstbridge, Lilydale and Mernda lines as well as the Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown lines. Outside the main entrance, the Flinders Street Station/Swanston St stops are served by trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 (stop 13) and 35, 70 and 75 (stop 5).

At the Elizabeth Street end, trams 19, 57 and 59 start from Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St (stop 1).

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Flinders Street Station by public transport?

The nearest stops are Flinders Street Station, Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Flinders Street Station.

What is the nearest stop to Flinders Street Station?

Flinders Street Station (stop code 11214), about 30 m from Flinders Street Station. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Flinders Street Station located?

Flinders Street Station is in Melbourne. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to Flinders Street Station from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and Flinders Street Station as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.