Southern Cross station

Lines ALM / BEL / LIL / GLW / FKN / WBE / WMS / CRG / UPF / MER / HBG / FLR · Burnley group

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interchange
Check PTV
accessibility
intermediate
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Southern Cross — overview

Southern Cross station — Melbourne Metro

Southern Cross is a station on the Alamein line (also served by the Belgrave line, Lilydale line, Glen Waverley line, Frankston line, Werribee line, Williamstown line, Craigieburn line, Upfield line, Mernda line, Hurstbridge line, Flemington Racecourse line). Interchange station where several Melbourne train lines meet.

Interchange station — change here between train lines, or connect with local buses and trams.

Nearby places and attractions

Southern Cross Station
0 min walk
Regional V/Line and SkyBus airport coach hub under the wave roof.
Marvel Stadium
4 min walk
Docklands sports and concert arena.
DFO South Wharf
10 min walk
Outlet shopping by the Yarra.

Getting to and from the station

Bus connections
Local and SmartBus routes link the station to nearby suburbs
Tram connections
Yarra Trams services where the line meets a tram route (inner suburbs and the CBD)

Station facilities

Accessibility
Varies by station — check PTV before travelling
Bike parking
Racks and cages at most stations
myki readers
Touch on / touch off
PTV app
Live departures & planner
Passenger info
Displays & announcements

Frequently asked questions

Southern Cross follows the standard Metro Trains timetable — first trains from around 5:00 am and last trains around midnight Sunday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday nights, Night Network trains run all night, roughly every 60 minutes. Always check the PTV app for live times.

Southern Cross is an interchange station served by the ALM, BEL, LIL, GLW, FKN, WBE, WMS, CRG, UPF, MER, HBG and FLR lines on the Metro Trains Melbourne network. See each line page for the full stopping pattern and connections.

Accessibility varies from station to station: many Melbourne stations have ramps or lifts, but some can only be reached by stairs or by steep ramps. Check the station’s accessibility details on the PTV website or app before you travel, and ask staff or the driver if you need a boarding ramp.

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