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Southern Cross Station

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Docklands, Melbourne

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"Don't confuse the VLine with The Metropolitan trains"(7 Tips)
"... if taking the skybus!"(5 Tips)
"Hungry Jack's is the bomb!"(4 Tips)
"Best place to suffocate from diesel fumes"(2 Tips)

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Lachlan BakerJuly 27, 2017
It's a great station, love the design,, but the fumes get to you and make you feel nauseous. Very clean and modern. But it is FREEZING here when I'm here (and at Flinders st too) so please suit up.
CNNJanuary 6, 2015
Built in 1859, Southern Cross station was renovated in '05 to include an undulating roof that covers an entire city block. At the western end of the station is a colorful "History of Transport" mural. Read more
Upvoted Feb 1
Cil FelpsJanuary 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
For really good coffee while you wait; go to Kinfolk on Bourke, across the road (and support a cause at the same time) :)
Upvoted Feb 25
Varun SimonsAugust 16, 2012
If your sensitive to diesel fumes (like me) don't plan on hanging around too long, unless you wait in the V-line transit lounge which has electric sliding glass doors and is relatively quiet
Upvoted 1 week ago
Jason TabrettSeptember 3, 2018
Been here 50+ times
It’s not near the good part of the city but the Skybus from the airport goes here, country trains and there’s a shopping centre and Etihad Stadium right next to and above the station
Andy WatsonFebruary 26, 2012
Don't forget to wear pants when here. It's surprisingly awkward, and for some reason passengers here don't appreciate it.
Melissa BrownSeptember 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The walk from Merritta Secure car park on Little Bourke is shorter than the walk from the car park at the train station. Just sayin'.
Justin D.January 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Hungry Jack's is the bomb! Go try an Asian chicken wrap. Delicious! Also, the seats in the Prayer Room are so comfortable. Power point access too. Win!
Cheris HohFebruary 13, 2016
3/4 of the lockers here don't work. You wont be able to find a place to hold your luggages especially big ones.
Dean JonesFebruary 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Go next door to the car rental place, at least you'll get somewhere because VLine isn't going anywhere
Tessa BraunSeptember 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Handy to have your iPhone with music, movies or books available while you wait for your train or even on your journey.
snarkattackFebruary 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
There's a prayer room. There you go, thought only airports had those :)
Henry OwenJanuary 23, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Remember to validate your metcard and if travelling with Myki remember to touch on and touch off
SteveFebruary 19, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Careful with the monitors on the platform, as the staff always switch them back and forth to see what train is next.
Alberto PolintanNovember 25, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Keep an eye on the monitors. Train routes change often - the train you thought you were taking will change with no notice, especially if en route to Flinders St.
Nicole SmithNovember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Easiest way to get to the airport is to take a red Sky Bus from Southern Cross station. $23 return and runs 24/7!!!
Yohan Gabriel LiutamaDecember 4, 2016
Actually a great place to snap some photos for tourists like us
David CrispJuly 28, 2011
All the good bookshops have closed so make sure you get a book before going to the station or your options are thin
Jason DownesMarch 15, 2012
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L¡vSeptember 17, 2019
The station is huge, comfortable and easy to get around
Mathew McBrideMarch 8, 2013
Been here 50+ times
If the line at the main V/Line ticket office is ridiculously long, try the one near the bus terminal
STUART MURDOCH1 week ago
A station that is vibrant and lively any time of the day or night. When it’s open that is.
Andrew HealanSeptember 21, 2015
if you are a dumb tourist and walk through the wrong gate the security is polite and will let you walk back through to get to your train
Muhamad Ikram Mustafa KamalDecember 18, 2018
Go try Kebab & Coffee down there, it's really great & simple
Lennard ChanNovember 22, 2010
The SkyBus leaves every 10 minutes from here to Melbourne Airport for just A$17.45 on a single trip and a 20-minute ride away.
Tashique AlamMarch 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of the few train station designs i really like
Jamie McHaleDecember 29, 2017
Baggage lockers are mostly broken.
Steve AndroulakisDecember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Nice roof. Lots of room.
Cindy FarranDecember 14, 2010
Half a block up at 585 little collins st on right is cute cafe with awesome coffee called elevenses inside postal building :)
Daniel AngMarch 28, 2017
Problems with the locker. Make sure it works!
Kym HAugust 19, 2014
Great way to go to Harbourtown shopping precinct, South Wharf DFO & Etihad Stadium.
Sukh SandhuFebruary 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
More retailers opening up at station, more business but more crowd on station.
Pam BrownApril 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
We all have days when life gets tough, we just have to take a deep breath & remember there is always someone else who is worse off than us
Dustin TjahtonoOctober 17, 2013
Best place to suffocate from diesel fumes
Jacko ChuMarch 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you ever get lost on a train network, this is the place to go....Southern Cross= Central Station for all trains in Melbourne
Belle Beth CooperDecember 3, 2010
Use the public toilets downstairs, they are almost always less crowded than those in the shopping centre!
Bill StolkJanuary 10, 2012
Been here 100+ times
How to get people to stand back from the train doors to let you out: have a bike with you.
Jarrod MDecember 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
When catching Vline upgrade to first class, its only $3 - $6 more for more room! Worth every penny over a 7 hour trip!
Cil FelpsJune 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Take a gas mask… The architecturally designed ventilation does not work... I thought they fixed that
Lai P LonSeptember 7, 2018
The train 🚊 station that links to cities around Melbourne
Luke MMarch 1, 2011
When leaving Etihad/Dome: walk to far left metro entry. Go to Flinders St end of platforms for more space & a seat on the train. Always seems to run more Glen Waverley trains than is necessary.
Therese-Marie Van CiniDecember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A station to all stations
Praveen VijayanJanuary 15, 2015
Transfer terminal for v-line trains, interstate buses and airport shuttles.
Kilean McCollDecember 22, 2014
Very helpful staff but 3b is a long walk!
firestartrJune 7, 2013
Busy place. Don't confuse the VLine with The Metropolitan trains
Greg TippettDecember 30, 2014
venture a block from the station to find great coffee
Benjamin HansenMarch 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get to the train 10 minutes early and you're guaranteed a decent seat.
Jenna DaviesApril 23, 2012
Can be very frustrating! But I suppose you get a good view.of all the construction that is being done....?!
Agnete WinnjeMarch 4, 2013
Most unorganised & annoying train station in Melbourne.
WinterchildSeptember 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
I'm a Queensland expat and have only seen it in current form/ name... But I still call it Spencer Street Station at times :)

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