How to get to Queen Victoria Market by train
Station, line, walk and the honest last leg — the complete guide.
Take the train to Flagstaff station (Flagstaff is a City Loop station on the Burnley, Northern and Clifton Hill group lines). From there it is a ~5-minute walk to Queen Victoria Market.
Flagstaff Gardens, the oldest park in the city, is right by the station, and State Library Victoria is a short walk south.
Alternatively: Melbourne Central station (see line).
Overview
Queen Victoria Market is the great open-air market of the southern hemisphere — 140-plus years of fresh produce, deli halls, street food and the Wednesday-night summer market, spread over two city blocks at the top of the CBD. The nearest station is Flagstaff on the City Loop, about a 5-minute walk up William Street; Melbourne Central is a slightly longer walk from the other side. Free city trams also run right past the market along Elizabeth and La Trobe Streets.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Route |
|---|---|
| Flinders Street | City Loop toward Flagstaff, ~4 min, or a 12-minute walk |
| Melbourne Central | One stop on the City Loop, ~2 min, or a 8-minute walk |
| Southern Cross | Walk ~10 min, or one stop to Flagstaff |
Step by step
Take a Metro train to Flagstaff station (Flagstaff is a City Loop station on the Burnley, Northern and Clifton Hill group lines).
Follow the signs to the correct exit and touch off your myki.
In about 5 minutes on foot you reach Queen Victoria Market.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest station to Queen Victoria Market?
Flagstaff station (Flagstaff is a City Loop station on the Burnley, Northern and Clifton Hill group lines) is the closest. From there it is about a 5-minute walk.
Do I need a myki, and how much is the fare?
Yes — you touch on and off with a myki card or Mobile myki. A 2-hour metropolitan fare is normally $5.70 (full) or $2.85 (concession), and the daily cap $11.40; until 1 January 2027 all fares are half price. The whole metro area is one flat zone, and the CBD Free Tram Zone is fare-free.
How do I get there from Flinders Street?
Flinders Street: City Loop toward Flagstaff, ~4 min, or a 12-minute walk.
Is Flagstaff station accessible?
Accessibility varies from station to station, so 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.
Where can I find more attractions near the metro?
See all Melbourne attractions near the metro for the full list of landmarks by station.
Contents
Updated: November 2026