Transport

Getting there…

Public Transport

Trams

• Route 3 – Melbourne University to East Malvern
• Route 3a – Melbourne University to East Malvern via St Kilda
• Route 5 – Melbourne University to Malvern
• Route 6 – Melbourne University to Glen Iris
• Route 10 – Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda
• Route 64 – Melbourne University to East Brighton
• Route 67 – Melbourne University to Carnegie
• Route 74 – Melbourne University to Camberwell
• Route 1 – East Coburg to South Melbourne Beach
• Route 8 – Moreland to Toorak

Trains

Melbourne Central Station is a 15 minute walk from the Sidney Myer Asia Centre Carrillo Gantner Theatre. Delegates are directed to exit via Swanston Street and to walk or catch a tram north up Swanston Street to the University stop, outside the Gantner Theatre.

For tram and train timetables see www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Transport more generally

Airport & transfers

The University of Melbourne (and the Sidney Myer Asia Centre Carrillo Gantner Theatre) is located north of the central business district of Melbourne. It is close to restaurants, hotels and public transport; and is just 30 minutes by car from Melbourne Airport.

Skybus Super Shuttle is the official transit link between Melbourne Airport and the central business district. It departs every 15 minutes from Southern Cross station.

Purchase tickets and view the timetable at the Skybus website: www.skybus.com.au

Car Hire

Melbourne Airport has five car rental companies located on-site. All have offices on the ground floor of the Short Term Car Park, and information desks in the Melbourne Airport Domestic Terminals. Contact the companies direct for current rates.

Taxi

Taxis are available from the ground floor level of Melbourne Airport, outside the International Terminal and both Domestic Terminals. Expect a taxi fare of around A$60 for a taxi ride between the CBD and Melbourne Airport.

Melbourne’s major taxi companies include:

• 13 CABS (13 22 27 – within Australia only)
• Arrow (13 22 11 – within Australia only)
• Embassy Taxis (13 17 55 – within Australia only)
• Silver Top Taxis (13 10 08 – within Australia only)

A taxi rank is also located on Grattan Street outside the previous site of the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Rail

Melbourne’s train network, operated by Connex Melbourne, services the inner, middle and outer suburbs. All lines run to and from the city. For Melbourne Rail timetables and further information call MetLink on 131 638 or visit: