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Southern Cross Station
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#14 of 278 Transportation in Melbourne
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4:30 AM - 12:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 12:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 12:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 12:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 12:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 2:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 2:15 AM
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4:30 AM - 2:15 AM
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Sud Food and Wine
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Higher Ground
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Operator 25
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Chili India Docklands
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Saint & Rogue
136
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Attractions
1,630 within 10 kms
Victoria Police Museum
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West Side Place
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91 mArt Galleries
Overhead Water Tank
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86 mHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Former Victorian Railway Headquarters
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0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings
Uniacke Court Murals
6
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Former Mail Exchange Building
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0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings
Marvel Stadium
459
0.4 kmArenas & Stadiums
Former Eliza Tinsley Warehouse
2
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Former Unity Hall
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0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Docklands Stadium
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0.5 kmArenas & Stadiums
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,657 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Station ws renovated recently
    Southern Cross Station is a major railway station. Regional stations run from here, also some suburban services. The station was renovated recently, it's easy to get around. My only quibble is that conveniences are limited.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 November 2023
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,657 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of Melbourne's most convenient stations
    Southern Cross Station is popular, it's one of Melbourne's most convenient stations. From here run suburban trains, interstate and regional trains and coaches, and you can connect to airports via speedy coach services. Southern Cross Station is a welcome modern station which replaced the old rundown station. Southern Cross Station is easily accessible to adjoining Marvel Stadium; it's popular with sports fans. About the only minor quibble about Southern Cross Station is that some local residents say the occasional get fumes, because most vehicles run on diesel fuel. The Southern Cross Station operator will install extractor fans.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 March 2024
  • roy v
    Traralgon, Australia6,027 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice friendly staff
    Recently we were in Melbourne for the night before flying out the next morning. Stayed near the station so went to Subway and got a nice foot long BMT meal . What impressed me most was the place was spotless and the staff were very friendly. The meal was very nice and filling . Great for a quick and reasonably healthy meal
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 20 June 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,657 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Getting where you want to go
Aug 2020
Southern Cross Station is quite aesthetically pleassing. Southern Cross Station is the hub for Victorian regional V-Line train services. It is also the starting point for Melbounre to Sydney and Melboure to Adelaide Overland train services. You can also catch the Skybus to Tullamarine Airport. Southern Cross is conveniently located for Yarra Tram services.Suburban trains go through the station.. By the way, it's the best access for DFO and Marvel Stadium.
Written 6 September 2020
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Heng
Singapore, Singapore5,206 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Clean and modern station
June 2022 • Family
Very clean and modern station. Ample signage to direct you around and traveling is made easy with the myki card. Train are clean as well. For those who are rushing for the train, you can pick up something at the station.
Written 6 June 2022
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Jane Henderson
Melbourne, Australia75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
So much better
Feb 2020
Southern Cross Station is so so so much better than the old Spencer Street which was always looking filthy. Southern Cross Station is ten out of ten and getting from platform to the buses is so easy and the cafe's and restaurants are fabulous. Well done to the people who designed all of this.
Written 4 March 2020
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia366 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
For coming from and going to
Oct 2020
Southern Cross Station is a good looking station. Trains leave for Adelaide and Sydney, and V/Line trains leave for regional Victoria. Suburban trains transit here. The Sky Bus leaves for Tullamarine Airport from here. It's a lot better looking than the old Spencer St Station.
Written 7 October 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,657 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
One of Melbourne's most convenient stations
Mar 2024 • Family
Southern Cross Station is popular, it's one of Melbourne's most convenient stations. From here run suburban trains, interstate and regional trains and coaches, and you can connect to airports via speedy coach services. Southern Cross Station is a welcome modern station which replaced the old rundown station. Southern Cross Station is easily accessible to adjoining Marvel Stadium; it's popular with sports fans. About the only minor quibble about Southern Cross Station is that some local residents say the occasional get fumes, because most vehicles run on diesel fuel. The Southern Cross Station operator will install extractor fans.
Written 8 March 2024
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,528 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Southern Cross Station has everything you need
Aug 2022
Southern Cross Station was the station I used the most during my recent stay in Melbourne during August. It was convenient for me, the Sky Bus direct to and from the airport, plus country trains to Ballarat and Geelong depart there as well. Also, great choice of tram routes around the CBD from there. There is also a customer service centre for those requiring a myki card or info about how to use public transport.
Written 28 October 2022
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Mobilekiwi
Dunedin, New Zealand136 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Hard work.
June 2024 • Solo
Took the train from Melbourne to Sydney. Don't check your bags at Southern Cross if you are even a fraction over the 20 Kg weight limit as it is rigorously enforced, as is the 16 Kg limit on checked luggage on Victorian local trains. Use the racks at the end of the cars.

The station itself is OK, but many of the staff seem to be absolutely miserable in their jobs.
Written 4 June 2024
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Emmanuel
83 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Just Bad
July 2024 • Business
There are too many homeless people sleeping around the station and it was difficult to get around the place. It had a bad smell which was really off putting. They need to better maintain the place. There needs to be a zebra crossing so that people can walk across the road in the bus terminal rather than blocking it off completely.
Written 29 July 2024
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Travelove58
15,633 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Centrally located, very convenient....
Aug 2023 • Couples
Centrally located with easy access to lots of hotels, dining & retail nearby. There is a mid sized COLES supermarket nearby. The only stop for the Airport Skybus - great that the alighting & drop off points are sheltered inside the station.
Written 8 September 2023
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Mick A
Melbourne, Australia149 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Train from Adelaide to Melbourne
Nov 2019
3 times a week each in either direction, day trips only, i was in premier seating that is an older style but quite good with lots of room to move around. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea all supplied. 11 hr comfortable train ride for $170. $50 for economy with no food, half an airfare but with a club carriage to purchase.
Written 26 January 2020
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