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Melbourne
Public Transport System
The city of Melbourne
has a excellent public transport system and its a very cheap way of travel.
Melbourne public transport system consist of train, trams and busses and they
are interconnected. There are free City Circle Tram Service also available.
More info about public transport system, call Metlink : 131 638 or vist
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Tram
Service in Melbourne
This considered as the
third largest tram network in the world with 500 trams covering 245 kilometers.
This tram service is operated by a private company call Yarra Trams used to
travel around mostly in the Central Business District. More information on Tram
services are available at Yarra Trams ( http://www.yarratrams.com.au )
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Railways in
Melbourne
Melbourne rail network
is controlled by Connex Melbourne and consist of 200 stations & the Central
City Loop subway. This is the main mode of transport throughout the greater
Melbourne area. There are two main railway stations located in CBD, Flinders
Street Station & Spencer Street Station.
Flinders Street Station is the main terminus for Melbourne metropolitan rail
services and located at corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets.
Spencer Street Station is the main hub for country rail services and located at
at the intersection of Bourke and Spencer Streets.
Bus
Service in Melbourne
Even though trams and
rail act a mail role in Melbourne transportation system, there is a good
contribution from Melbourne bus service also. this service is operated by
several private companies. Traveling by bus in Melbourne takes some more time
with compared to trains.
List of Melbourne Bus Routes-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Melbourne_bus_routes
Metcard
Visitors can use
Metcard for using the public transportation and available in shops and outlets.
Metcards can be used in bus, train and tram, or all three of them. Before you
travel make sure to validate your ticket at a machine on the tram or bus, or on
the platform.
Bus
companies
Melbourne Bus Link -
http://www.melbbuslink.com.au
Bus Lines Australia - http://www.buslines.com.au
Timetables and public transport information:
Connex Trains - http://www.connexmelbourne.com.au
Yarra Trams - http://www.yarratrams.com.au
All buses - http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Ferry
service in Melbourne
There is a ferry
service available between Melbourne and Devonport in Northan Tasmania.
Transport
Between Melbourne Airport to the City
Skybus service is
available from the Melbourne air port to city in 24 hours. Every 15 minutes
between 6.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. and 30 minutes after that. For more information
visit the web site www.skybus.com.au or call 9335 2811. You can even hire a
taxi from the air port to your destination. This is a good option if the number
of passenger are three.
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