How to get to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne by train
Station, line, walk and the honest last leg — the complete guide.
Take the train to Anzac station (Metro Tunnel: Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, with trains running through from the Sunbury line), beneath St Kilda Road at Domain Road. From there it is a short walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
The Shrine of Remembrance and the Tan running track sit right beside the gardens on the city side.
Alternatively: South Yarra station on the Frankston and Sandringham lines (see station), about 15 minutes on foot from the gardens.
Overview
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are 38 hectares of lakes, lawns and rare plantings beside the Yarra, wrapped by the Tan running track and overlooked by the Shrine of Remembrance. Since the Metro Tunnel opened in late 2025 the nearest station is Anzac, under St Kilda Road at Domain Road: from its Domain Road entrance it is a short walk into the gardens, with the Shrine right beside the station. From South Yarra station (Frankston and Sandringham lines) it is a longer, ~15-minute walk. Tram 58 also stops beside the gardens on Domain Road.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Route |
|---|---|
| Flinders Street | Walk through the underground link to Town Hall, then one stop on a Cranbourne or Pakenham line train to Anzac (~3 min), then a short walk |
| City centre | Tram 58 from William Street to the Botanic Gardens stop, ~15 min (myki fare applies) |
| Richmond | Frankston or Sandringham line to South Yarra, then walk ~15 min |
Step by step
Take a Sunbury, Cranbourne or Pakenham line train through the Metro Tunnel to Anzac station.
Follow the signs to the correct exit and touch off your myki.
Leave by the Domain Road exit: after a short walk you reach the Royal Botanic Gardens, with the Shrine of Remembrance beside the station.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest station to Royal Botanic Gardens?
Anzac station, on the Metro Tunnel (Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines), is the closest: it sits under St Kilda Road at Domain Road, a short walk from the gardens. South Yarra (Frankston and Sandringham lines) is about 15 minutes away on foot.
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?
From Flinders Street, walk through the underground link to Town Hall station and take a Cranbourne or Pakenham line train one stop to Anzac (~3 min), then walk a few minutes to the gardens.
Is Anzac station accessible?
Yes. Like the other Metro Tunnel stations, Anzac has step-free access from the street to the platforms. Check the PTV app for any lift outages before you travel.
Where can I find more attractions near the metro?
See all Melbourne attractions near the metro for the full list of landmarks by station.
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Updated: November 2026