Parliament House, Central Victoria Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Parliament House from Central Victoria, head towards the M79 Calder Freeway. Follow the signs towards Melbourne, which will lead you onto the Tullamarine Freeway (M2). Continue on the Tullamarine Freeway until you reach the exit for the CityLink (M1). Take the CityLink and follow the signs for the CBD. Exit onto the West Gate Freeway (M1) and continue to Kings Way. Follow Kings Way, which turns into St Kilda Road. Turn left onto Albert Street and then right onto Spring Street. Parliament House will be on your left. Note that parking can be limited and may incur a cost, typically around AUD 5 to 10 per hour depending on the location.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  To reach Parliament House via train, head to your nearest train station in Central Victoria and take a train towards Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. Upon arrival at Southern Cross Station, transfer to the City Loop trains and catch a train towards Flinders Street Station. Once you arrive at Flinders Street Station, exit the station and head towards the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. From there, you can catch tram number 11, 12, or 48 towards Victoria Harbour. Get off at the stop 'Parliament House' on Spring Street. The total cost for a one-way trip is approximately AUD 4.50 to AUD 6.00 depending on the time of travel.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  If you're using the bus, first locate your nearest bus stop in Central Victoria. Look for a bus that heads towards Melbourne CBD. Depending on your starting point, you may need to transfer buses at certain stops. Once you reach the Melbourne CBD, get off at the stop nearest to Parliament House, which is on Spring Street. From there, it's a short walk to the entrance. The typical fare for a bus ride is around AUD 4.50 to AUD 6.00.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply provide the driver with the address: Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002. The cost will depend on your starting location but generally ranges from AUD 20 to AUD 80 from various points in Central Victoria, depending on traffic and distance.