Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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  • DiggoryP
    London, United Kingdom118 contributions
    Rone exhibition in Melbourne’s Flinders Street station
    The Exhibition of works by Rone In Flinders street station is must see in Melbourne. The space is in the disused upper rooms of Flinders Street station. Itself a landmark. And yes there is a ballroom! The rooms take you back to mid 20th century times. A library, a switchboard, a typing pool, a sewing shop and more. The corridors between have windows lined with old newspapers. The rooms and the staircase up to the third floor are unrestored and crumbling, though safe. They take you back to lost times. If you can go and see the film “Lost City of Melbourne “ to increase your sense of atmosphere.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 December 2022
  • Joyman L
    Perth, Australia1,513 contributions
    Iconic and historic
    Visited in Feb 2023 We stayed next to this station so we passed through this station multiple times during our visit to Melbourne. Can get busy during peak hours but this historic station is functional for its age with plentiful fast options for take-away food and beverages. The station is also well connected with tram stations all around it going north, south, east and west. Although not as functional as Southern Cross station, this one is definitely more glamorous for its age and still well-connected.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 4 March 2023
  • Stewarts Vacation
    991 contributions
    Bustling, historic transportation hub
    This iconic building is worth a visit even if you don't need to use the bustling transport hub! It is a Melbourne city landmark - in particular, the row of clocks above the corner entrance on Flinders Street. The clocks were reportedly replaced in 1983 with digital readings, but after a huge public outcry, the old clocks were back within a day! A common meeting place is "under the clocks".
    Visited March 2023
    Written 31 March 2023
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,783 contributions
    See you "under the clocks" at Flinders Street
    Flinders Street Station is Melbourne's main railway station for metropolitan traffic. The station has been renovated recently. It's now painted in an eye-catching buff shade and looks quite handsome. The station is located at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, one of the city's main intersections. Generations of Melburnian couples have met "under the clocks" at the entrance to Flinders Street Staton.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 April 2023
  • 2CAtravelers
    Brattleboro, Vermont876 contributions
    Nice to Look At
    This is best viewed from across the street. Mind all the people and traffic so you don't get run over. There is no access inside the building unless you're doing some train travel because everything is gated and has turnstiles that require tickets. It's a messy and noisy place as well so we did not feel very comfortable being here. You could just as easily visit the church across the street (St. Paul's) and then look back at the station.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 1 June 2023
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,783 contributions
    See you "under the clocks" at Flinders St
    Flinders Street Station is a railway station. It is located at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Since its construction in 1909, it has been a Melbourne icon. Its Art Nouveau style has been a characteristic of the City ever since. It has many interesting features. Flinders Street has been Melbourne's main suburban train station for over 100 years. The Ballroom, for years a place of recreation for railway workers, is now an exhibition space. The eastern external wall has a mural by Mirka Mora, one of the country's pioneering modernist artists. "See you under the clocks at Flinders Street" has been a greeting for generations of Melburnians.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 19 July 2023
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Lisa
Toronto, Canada256 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
It’s been a long time since my last visit to Melbourne so wanted the iconic photo at the front of the station. It’s kinda dirty, a few homeless around and it’s a quick photo op
Written 14 November 2023
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reeceyb
Chichester, UK1,584 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
This is an impressive building especially considering the year it was built I only saw it from the outside but it is still very impressive
Written 13 October 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,783 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Friends
Flinders Street Station is a railway station. It is located at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Since its construction in 1909, it has been a Melbourne icon. Its Art Nouveau style has been a characteristic of the City ever since. It has many interesting features. Flinders Street has been Melbourne's main suburban train station for over 100 years. The Ballroom, for years a place of recreation for railway workers, is now an exhibition space. The eastern external wall has a mural by Mirka Mora, one of the country's pioneering modernist artists. "See you under the clocks at Flinders Street" has been a greeting for generations of Melburnians.
Written 20 July 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,314 contributions
Jun. 2023
Located in probably the busiest hub, of the CBD, is this historic, very very busy train station, however, well worth a visit.
Written 10 July 2023
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Mr K
4 contributions
Jun. 2023
What a beautiful station. And check out the photo I took at nighttime. Simply beautiful. The inside is a bit shabby and the staff were really quite grumpy.
Written 3 July 2023
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2CAtravelers
Brattleboro, VT876 contributions
Mar. 2023
This is best viewed from across the street. Mind all the people and traffic so you don't get run over. There is no access inside the building unless you're doing some train travel because everything is gated and has turnstiles that require tickets. It's a messy and noisy place as well so we did not feel very comfortable being here. You could just as easily visit the church across the street (St. Paul's) and then look back at the station.
Written 1 June 2023
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mayccm2018
Hong Kong, China492 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
This station is a cultural landmark in Melbourne city and busy public transport interchange. The architecture is very characteristic - dome, towers, clocks. Impressive building. Worth to visit.
Written 23 April 2023
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Susy C
Inverness, United Kingdom13 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
Young female travellers beware of horrid Indian staff member at this station! Vile and ignorant man!!! Keep clear. He needs to learn how to speak politely! Zero manners and customer service skills.
Written 13 April 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,783 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
Flinders Street Station is Melbourne's main railway station for metropolitan traffic. The station has been renovated recently. It's now painted in an eye-catching buff shade and looks quite handsome. The station is located at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, one of the city's main intersections. Generations of Melburnian couples have met "under the clocks" at the entrance to Flinders Street Staton.
Written 9 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Stewarts Vacation
991 contributions
Mar. 2023
This iconic building is worth a visit even if you don't need to use the bustling transport hub! It is a Melbourne city landmark - in particular, the row of clocks above the corner entrance on Flinders Street. The clocks were reportedly replaced in 1983 with digital readings, but after a huge public outcry, the old clocks were back within a day! A common meeting place is "under the clocks".
Written 31 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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