Transport in Port Phillip
Timetables & Maps
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Getting about Port Phillip is easy. On your feet, on your bike or on public transport. Walking, cycling and using public transport are quick and convenient ways of getting to places in the City of Port Phillip and eliminate the need to go hunting for a car park. Trains, trams, buses and bike paths will also connect you with other parts of Melbourne.
Timetables & maps
For timetable and map information about train, tram and bus routes, either:
- Download the TravelSmart Map of Port Phillip . Paper copies of this map can be obtained from all council offices and Metlink outlets.
- Visit the Metlink Melbourne website for all train, tram, bus timetables & fares information within Victoria.
- Buy a map from the Met Shop, 103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
- Ring the Met Information Centre on 131 638
Travelling to one of our town halls?
South Melbourne Town Hall directional map
St Kilda Town Hall directional map
Train
Sandringham line
The Sandringham line train connects St Kilda Town Hall and St Kilda Library with Melbourne city and other train services, via Balaclava railway station.
| Train | Sandringham line |
|---|---|
| Travel time (add 5 minutes for the walk from the town hall or library to the station) | Balaclava station, St Kilda to Flinders Street station, city - 12 minutes |
| First and last trains | The first train to arrive at Balaclava station is at 5.38 am The last train to leave Balaclava station (city bound) is the 11.47 pm |
| Train frequency | 7am-9am every 10 mins 9am-4pm every 15 mins 4pm-6pm every 10-12 mins |
Timetable information at the Metlink Sandringham line website.
Trams
Tram 109 Port Melbourne to Box Hill
The 109 tram connects Port Melbourne to the city and eventually the eastern suburbs. It is the primary public transport route to Port Phillip's Depot and transfer station (Montague Street stop) and Port Melbourne Town Hall (Raglan Street stop). It connects with services to South Melbourne and St Kilda (Trams 112 and 96) at the Crown Casino tram interchange.
| Tram | 109 Port Melbourne to Box Hill |
|---|---|
| Travel times Allow 5 minutes walking time to reach the depot from Montague Street station. Allow 5 minutes walking time to reach Port Melbourne Town Hall from Raglan Street stop. |
Montague Street light rail stop to Spencer Street station: 8 minutes
Port Melbourne to Spencer Street station: 12 minutes |
| First and last trams |
First tram to arrive at Montague stop from the city: 5.24 am |
| Tram frequency | From 7am-6pm trams run every 5-8 minutes |
More detailed timetable information is available at the MetLink 109 Tram website.
Tram 112 South Melbourne / St Kilda Beach - West Preston (via City)
The 112 tram connects South Melbourne and Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, as well as providing access to the CBD. t is not as direct a link as the 96 lightrail tram between the St Kilda and South Melbourne town halls but can be useful if you miss the 96 or if you want to take a more scenic journey.
| Tram | 112 South Melbourne / St Kilda Beach - West Preston (via City) |
|---|---|
| Travel times | South Melbourne town hall to Spencer Street station 9 minutes
South Melbourne town hall to Fitzroy Street St.Kilda 13 minutes |
| First and last trams |
First tram arrives at Fitzroy street at |
| Tram frequency |
From 7am to 6pm trams run every 5-8 minutes |
More detailed timetable information is available at the Metlink 112 tram website.
Tram 96 St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick
The number 96 lightrail tram is the quickest link between St Kilda and South Melbourne town halls, taking only 10 minutes. A 5-10 minute walk at each end means a typical trip can take around 20-25 minutes, comparable to the time needed for driving & parking. The 96 also links into the Melbourne city via Swanston street.
| Tram | 96 St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick |
|---|---|
| Travel times- For a walk from Acland Street stop to St Kilda Town Hall or vice versa add 10 minutes. For a walk from South Melbourne Market stop to South Melbourne Town Hall add 5 minutes |
St Kilda (Acland Street terminus) to South Melbourne Market - 10 minutes
South Melbourne Market stop to Spencer Street station -13 minutes |
| First and last tram |
First tram to arrive at Acland St is at 5.26 AM The last tram to leave Acland St is at 12.37 AM |
| Tram frequency | From 7am-6pm trams run every 5-8 minutes |
More detailed timetable information is available at the Metlink 96 tram website.
Airport shuttle bus
The Frankston & Peninsula Airport Shuttle bus service goes through the City of Port Phillip to Melbourne Airport (Tullmarine). Pick up points and fare details are listed on its website.
Frankston & Peninsula Airport Shuttle (FAPAS)
Book online: www.fapas.com.au
Tel: (03) 9783 1199
More information
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Sustainable Transport.
