Public transport can be a quick and convenient way of getting to places in the City of Port Phillip and eliminates the need to go hunting for a car park. Trains, trams and buses will also connect you with other parts of Melbourne.

For timetable and map information about train, tram and bus routes, either:

• Download the City of Port Phillip Public Transport Map
• Visit the Metlink Melbourne website at www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au 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

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.

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 Last tram to leave Montague stop for the city
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   Last tram to Spencer Street leaves from Fitzroy Street at 7.40 pm
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.

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

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