Old Melbourne Gaol, Central Victoria Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car within Central Victoria, head towards Melbourne. Use the Calder Freeway (M79) which connects to the Tullamarine Freeway (M2). As you approach Melbourne, follow signs for the city center. Once in Melbourne, take the exit for Flemington Road. Merge onto Flemington Rd and continue straight. Turn left onto Victoria Street, then right onto Russell Street. Old Melbourne Gaol is located at 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Parking is available nearby, but be aware that city parking can be charged, typically around AUD 5-10 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Train and Tram

  To reach Old Melbourne Gaol using public transport, travel to a major train station in Central Victoria and take a train to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. From Southern Cross Station, exit and catch tram number 86 or 96 from the tram stop on Spencer Street. Get off at the stop called 'La Trobe St/Russell St'. Walk east along Russell Street for a short distance, and you will arrive at Old Melbourne Gaol at 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Train fares vary depending on your starting location but expect to pay around AUD 10-15 for a one-way ticket.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, check the local bus routes that connect to Melbourne from your location in Central Victoria. Most routes will take you to a central location where you can transfer to a train or tram. Once in Melbourne, you can take a bus towards the city center. Alight at a stop near Russell Street and walk to Old Melbourne Gaol at 377 Russell St. Bus fares can vary, but a typical fare is around AUD 5-10.