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Tram routes

Route 1	Route 3	Route 5	Route 6	Route 11	Route 12	Route 16	Route 19
Route 30	City Circle	Route 48	Route 57	Route 58	Route 59	Route 64	Route 67
Route 70	Route 72	Route 75	Route 78	Route 82	Route 86	Route 96	Route 109

Travelling within the CBD, Free Tram Zone or surrounding areas

Travelling within the CBD, Free Tram Zone or surrounding areas

Tram route	Alternative travel options
Route 30/Route 35	Train lines: City Loop Normal buses: Smartbus routes along Lonsdale St and Victoria Pde Route 96 tram replacement buses along La Trobe St

Getting to key CBD/inner city destinations

Destination	Alternative
Melbourne University	Route 1/6 replacement buses
	200/207 buses between Lonsdale Street and Faraday St/Lygon Street
Royal Melbourne Hospital	Route 57/59 tram replacement buses or Route 401 buses from North Melbourne Station
Royal Women's Hospital
Royal Children's Hospital	Route 57/59 tram replacement buses
Alfred Hospital	St Kilda Rd tram replacement buses 216, 219, 220 between Alfred Hospital and south eastern suburbs
St Vincent's Hospital	Route 109 replacement buses or Route 96 replacement buses Smartbus routes along Lonsdale Street and Victoria Parade
Victoria Gardens	Route 109 tram replacement buses
Chapel Street Shopping Precinct	Trains to South Yarra, Prahran or Windsor Station
RMIT City Swanston Street Campus	Trains to Melbourne Central Station
RMIT Brunswick Campus	Trains to Jewell Station
South Wharf Docklands	Route 12 Bus replacement
Footscray Market	Trains to Footscray Station or 216, 219 & 220 buses along Queen Street
Caulfield Racecourse	Trains to Caulfield Station
St Kilda Beach	Route 12 tram replacement buses and 606 buses
Port Melbourne Station/Pier	236 buses along Queen Street

Route 1

Tram replacement buses

Route 1/6 replacement buses run between Stop 1 Melbourne University and East Coburg via Lygon Street along the Route 1 tram line.

Route 1 passengers travelling between the City and South Melbourne may also catch Route 12 replacement buses between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Harbour Esplanade, Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

East Coburg terminus to  Stop 1 Melbourne University	Route 1/6 tram replacement bus
Stop 1 Melbourne University to South Melbourne Beach terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)

Alternative travel

North eastern suburbs

Upfield line trains via Royal Park, Jewell, Brunswick, Anstey, Moreland and Coburg stations. Use the following bus routes to connect to Lygon Street:

• Bus 504 near Jewell Station, along Park Street. 
• Bus 505 near Jewell Station, along Glenlyon Road.
• Bus 506 near Brunswick Station, along Glenlyon Road.
• Bus 508 near Brunswick Station, along Victoria or Blyth streets.
• Bus 503 near Anstey Station, along Albion Street.
• Bus 510 near Moreland Station, along Moreland Road. 
• Bus 513 or 903 near Coburg Station, along Bell Street.

Bus 200 and 207 between the City and Elgin Street in Carlton via Lygon Street.

Bus 250 and 251 between the City and Brunswick Road in Carlton North via Rathdowne Street.

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Bus 234, 235 and 236 between the City and South Melbourne/Port Melbourne.

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Route 3

Tram replacement buses

Use the following buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs: 

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road.

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to  Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 35 Carlisle St	Route 67 tram replacement bus  Route 58 tram replacement bus (partial) Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 35 Brighton Road to  East Malvern terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 29 Union Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 31 Barkly Street to Stop 35 Carlisle Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Nepean Highway near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Balaclava Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Caulfield Station.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 605 between the City and Caulfield

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Route 5

Tram replacement buses

Use the following buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs: 

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops 

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to  Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 29 Union St	Route 67 tram replacement bus Route 58 tram replacement bus (partial) Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 30 St Kilda Junction to  Malvern terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 29 Union Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Windsor Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Armadale or Malvern stations.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 605 between the City and Armadale.

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Route 6

Tram replacement buses

Route 1/6 replacement buses run between Stop 1 Melbourne University and East Coburg via Lygon Street along the Route 1 tram line.

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Moreland terminus to  Stop 130 Barrow Ave	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 129 Moreland Road to Stop 1 Melbourne University	Route 1/6 tram replacement bus
Stop 1 Melbourne University to  Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to Stop 44 Glenferrie Rd	Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 45 De La Salle College to  Glen Iris terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 27 High Street- Use the Transdev bus stops in the service lane of St Kilda Road

Alternative travel

North eastern suburbs

Upfield line trains via Royal Park, Jewell, Brunswick, Anstey, Moreland and Coburg Stations. Use the following bus routes to connect to Lygon Street:

• Bus 504 near Jewell Station, along Park Street. 
• Bus 505 near Jewell Station, along Glenlyon Road.
• Bus 506 near Brunswick Station, along Glenlyon Road.
• Bus 508 near Brunswick Station, along Victoria or Blyth streets.
• Bus 503 near Anstey Station, along Albion Street.
• Bus 510 near Moreland Station, along Moreland Road. 
• Bus 513 or 903 near Coburg Station, along Bell Street.

Bus 200 and 207 between the City and Elgin Street in Carlton via Lygon Street.

Bus 250 and 251 between the City and Brunswick Road in Carlton North via Rathdowne Street.

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Prahran Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Armadale Station.

Glen Waverley line trains between the City and Glen Iris Station.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Prahran.

Bus 605 between the City and Armadale.

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Route 11

Tram replacement buses

Route 11 replacement buses run between Stop 33 Hutton St (Thornbury Station) and West Preston, travelling via the Route 11 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Victoria Harbour Docklands to  Stop 25 Miller St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 26 Clarke St to Stop 33 Hutton St	Route 1/6 tram replacement bus  (towards West Preston only)
Stop 34 New Preston Tram Depot to  West Preston terminus	Route 11 replacement bus (both directions)

Alternative travel

City and Docklands

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Parliament stations.

North eastern suburbs

Route 86 replacement buses in Thornbury via High Street

Mernda line trains between the City and Rushall, Merri, Northcote, Croxton or Thornbury stations.

Bus 200 and 207 between the City and Fitzroy/Collingwood via Lygon Street and Johnston Street.

Bus 250 and 251 between the City and Clifton Hill via Rathdowne Street and Holden Street.

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Route 12

Tram replacement buses

Route 12 replacement buses run between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Route 109 replacement buses run between Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza and Box Hill along the Route 109 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Victoria Gardens terminus to Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza	Route 109 tram replacement bus
Stop 11 Albert St to Stop 1 Southern Cross Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 124 Batman Park to St Kilda	Route 12 tram replacement bus

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 1 Southern Cross Station- Temporary bus stop will be located in Spencer Street south of Southern Cross Station, in front of the Batman's Hill Hotel (towards St Kilda)
• Stop 124a Casino/MCEC- Temporary bus stops will be located at the entrance of the Crown Casino driveway (towards St Kilda/Port Melbourne) and near the pedestrian crossing in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre (towards City)
• Stop 124 Batman Park - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Spencer Street, near the existing tram stop
• Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza- Use the PTV bus stop located in front of the Eye & Ear Hospital (towards City only)
• Stop 18 Hoddle Street- Use the PTV bus stop located near St Nicholas church (towards City) and in front of Bunnings (from City)
• Stop 24 Victoria Gardens- Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Victoria Street opposite the Parkhouse apartments (towards City) and in front of the Skipping Girl apartments (from City) 

Alternative travel

South eastern suburbs

Bus 234, 235 and 236 between the City and South Melbourne.

Bus 606 between South Melbourne and St Kilda.

City and eastern suburbs

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 between the City and eastern suburbs via Victoria Parade and St Vincent's Plaza.

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Route 16

Tram replacement buses

Use the following buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs: 

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 29 Union St	Route 67 tram replacement bus Route 58 tram replacement bus (partial) Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 30 St Kilda Junction to  Stop 134 Park St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 135 Jacka Boulevard to  Stop 138 Luna Park	Route 12 tram replacement bus
Stop 32 Havelock St to Stop 52 Dandenong Rd	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 53 Malvern Station to Stop 57 High St	Route 6 tram replacement bus
Stop 58 Bell St to  Kew terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 29 Union Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 31 Barkly Street to Stop 35 Carlisle Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Nepean Highway near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Balaclava Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Malvern Station.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 605 between the City and Caulfield.

Bus 606 via The Esplanade in St Kilda.

Eastern suburbs

Glen Waverley line trains between the City and Kooyong Station.

Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale line trains between the City and Glenferrie Station.

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Route 19

Tram replacement buses

Route 1/6 replacement bus runs between Melbourne University and East Coburg, travelling via Lygon Street, Nicholson Street and Holmes Street along Route 1. Passengers may then connect to Route 19 along Sydney Road via the following local bus routes:

• Bus 504 along Park Street. 
• Bus 505 or 506 along Glenlyon Road.
• Bus 508 along Victoria or Blyth streets.
• Bus 503 along Albion Street.
• Bus 510 along Moreland Road. 
• Bus 513 or 903 along Bell Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

North Coburg terminus to Stop 11 University of Melbourne	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 10 Royal Melbourne Hospital to Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus
Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station to Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

Northern suburbs

Upfield line trains between the City and Royal Park, Jewell, Brunswick, Anstey, Moreland, Coburg, Batman and Merlynston stations.

Bus 505 between Melbourne University and Walker Street in Carlton North via Royal Parade.

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

Bus 220, 234 and 236 between Flinders Lane and Queen Victoria Market.

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Route 30

Tram replacement buses

Route 96 replacement buses run between La Trobe Street and East Brunswick, travelling via La Trobe Street, Rathdowne Street, Johnston Street and Nicholson Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Etihad Stadium Docklands to Stop 1 Spencer St	Route 12 tram replacement bus
Stop 2 King St to Stop 8 Exhibition St	Route 96 tram replacement bus
Stop 9 La Trobe St to Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza	Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

City loop trains between Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 via Lonsdale Street.

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City Circle

Tram replacement buses

Route 12 replacement buses run between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Route 96 replacement buses run between La Trobe Street and East Brunswick, travelling via La Trobe Street, Rathdowne Street, Johnston Street and Nicholson Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Waterfront City Docklands to Stop 1 Spencer St	Route 12 tram replacement bus
Stop 2 King St Stop 8 Exhibition St / La Trobe St	Route 96 tram replacement bus
Stop 9 Victoria St to D4 Docklands Park	Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

City loop trains between Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 via Lonsdale Street.

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Route 48

Tram replacement buses

Route 70 replacement buses run between Stop 6 Russell Street and Wattle Park via Flinders Street, Wellington Parade, Bridge Road and Riversdale Road.

Route 109 replacement buses run between Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza and Box Hill along the Route 109 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

North Balwyn terminus to  Stop 33 Cotham Rd	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 32 Kew Junction to Stop 29 Barkers Rd	Route 109 tram replacement bus
Stop 26 Barkers Rd to Stop 24 Grattan St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 23 Hawthorn Bridge to Stop 9 Lansdowne St	Route 70 tram replacement bus
Stop 9 Lansdowne St to Victoria Harbour Docklands	Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

City and Docklands

Mernda and Hurstbridge line trains between the City and Jolimont Station.

Bus 232, 235 and 237 via Collins Street in the City.

Eastern suburbs

Bus 200 and 207 between Kew Junction and North Balwyn via Princess Street and Doncaster Road.

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Route 57

Tram replacement buses

Route 57/59 replacement buses run between Queen Victoria Market and Highpoint via Elizabeth Street, Flemington Road, Mt Alexander Road, Maribyrnong Road, Raleigh Road, Rosamond Road and River Street.

Express shuttle buses run between Melbourne Central Station and Melbourne Showgrounds for the Royal Melbourne Show.

Tram stops
Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

West Maribyrnong terminus to Stop 38 Hotham St	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus (excludes Stop 49 Central Park)*
Stop 37 Union Rd to Stop 22 Boundary Rd	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 20 Melrose St to Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus
Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station to Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market- A temporary bus stop will be located at the footpath in Elizabeth Street, near McDonald's south of the existing tram stop (towards West Maribyrnong/Airport West only)

A temporary stop will also be located at the footpath in Peel Street, near Stop 9 Queen Victoria Market on Route 58 (towards City only).

Alternative travel

North western suburbs

Craigieburn line trains between the City and Newmarket or Ascot Vale stations.

Bus 406 and 407 between Highpoint Shopping Centre and West Maribyrnong.

Bus 468 between Essendon Station and Highpoint Shopping Centre via Maribyrnong Road and Buckley Street.

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

Bus 220, 234 and 236 between Flinders Lane and Queen Victoria Market.

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Route 58

Tram replacement buses

Route 58 replacement buses run between Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 57/59 replacement buses run between Queen Victoria Market and Highpoint via Elizabeth Street, Flemington Road, Mt Alexander Road, Maribyrnong Road, Raleigh Road, Rosamond Road and River Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

West Coburg terminus to Stop 23 Royal Park	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 19 Royal Children’s Hospital to Stop 8 Franklin St	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus (drop off only at Stop 8 Franklin St)
Stop 7 Flagstaff Station to Stop 119 Wells St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 20 Park St to Toorak terminus	Route 58 tram replacement bus

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria for Route 58 passengers to connect to tram replacement buses
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop

A temporary bus stop will also be located near Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market on Route 57/59, south of the existing tram stop in Elizabeth Street (towards West Coburg only)

Alternative travel

North western suburbs

Upfield line trains between the City and Coburg, Moreland, Anstey, Brunswick, Jewell or Royal Park stations. Use the following bus routes to connect.

• Bus 512 near Coburg Station, along Munro Street.
• Bus 513 and 903 near Coburg Station, along Bell Street.
• Bus 510 near Moreland Station, along Moreland Road.
• Bus 503 near Anstey Station, along Albion Street.
• Bus 508 near Brunswick Station, along Victoria Street.
• Bus 504 near Jewell Station, along Brunswick Street.

Bus 505 between Melbourne University and Royal Park.

City

Bus 220 between Flinders Lane and Queen Victoria Market.

Bus 234 and 236 between Casino and Queen Victoria Market.

South eastern suburbs

Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham line trains between the City and South Yarra Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Hawksburn Station.

Glen Waverley line trains between the City and Kooyong Station.

Bus 605 between the City and Grange Road in Toorak.

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Route 59

Tram replacement buses

Route 57/59 replacement buses run between Queen Victoria Market and Highpoint via Elizabeth Street, Flemington Road, Mt Alexander Road, Maribyrnong Road, Raleigh Road, Rosamond Road and River Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Airport West terminus to Stop 31 Montgomery St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 30 Maribyrnong Rd to Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus
Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station to Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market- A temporary bus stop will be located at the footpath in Elizabeth Street, near McDonald's south of the existing tram stop (towards West Maribyrnong/Airport West only)

A temporary stop will also be located at the footpath in Peel Street, near Stop 9 Queen Victoria Market on Route 58 (towards City only).

Alternative travel

North western suburbs

Craigieburn line trains between the City and Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale or Newmarket stations.

Upfield line trains between the City and Flemington Bridge Station.

Bus 476, 477 and 483 between Essendon Station and Airport West via Keilor Road and Mathews Avenue.

Bus 903 between Moonee Ponds and Essendon Station via Mt Alexander Road.

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

Bus 220, 234 and 236 between Flinders Lane and Queen Victoria Market.

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Route 64

Tram replacement buses

Use the following buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs:

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 29 Union St	Route 67 tram replacement bus Route 58 tram replacement bus (partial) Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 30 St Kilda Junction to East Brighton terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 29 Union Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 31 Barkly Street to Stop 35 Carlisle Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Nepean Highway near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Windsor Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Caulfield Station.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 246 between Fawkner Park and Elsternwick Station via Punt Road.

Bus 605 between the City and Caulfield.

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Route 67

Tram replacement buses

Use the following buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs: 

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 44 Elsternwick Station	Route 67 tram replacement bus Route 58 tram replacement bus (partial) Route 6 tram replacement bus (partial)
Stop 45 Elsternwick Shopping Centre to Carnegie terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road to Stop 29 Union Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 31 Barkly Street to Stop 35 Carlisle Street - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Nepean Highway near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Elsternwick Station.

Frankston line trains between the City and Glenhuntly Station.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 246 between Fawkner Park and Elsternwick Station via Punt Road.

Bus 605 between the City and Caulfield.

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Route 70

Tram replacement buses

Route 70 replacement buses run between Stop 6 Russell Street and Wattle Park via Flinders Street, Wellington Parade, Bridge Road and Riversdale Road.

Route 12 replacement buses run between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Harbour Esplanade, Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Albert Road, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Wattle Park terminus to Stop 29 Riversdale Junction	Route 70 tram replacement bus
Stop 18 Yarra Boulevard to Stop 6 Russell St	No service (both directions) Note: Route 70 tram replacement  runs via Bridge Road & Wellington Parade
Stop 5 Flinders St Station to Stop 2 King St	No service (both directions)
Stop 1 Spencer St to Waterfront City Docklands	Route 12 tram replacement bus

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 6 Russell Street - Temporary bus stop will be located in Russell Street on the corner of Flinders Street, next toe the National Gallery of Victoria (towards Wattle Park/Vermont South only)

Alternative travel

City and Docklands

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations.

Bus 220 between Queen Street and Harbour Town Docklands.

Bus 232, 235 and 237 via Collins Street in Docklands.

Eastern suburbs

Alamein, Belgrave, Lilydale and Glen Waverley line trains between the City and Richmond, East Richmond and Burnley stations.

Bus 903 via Riversdale Road in Surrey Hills.

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Route 72

Tram replacement buses

Use buses along St Kilda Road to connect to the south eastern suburbs. 

Route 6 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Malvern Station via St Kilda Road, Commercial Road (Alfred Hospital), High Street and Glenferrie Road. 

Route 58 replacement buses run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Toorak along the Route 58 tram line.

Route 67 replacement bus run between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 44 Elsternwick Station along the Route 67 tram line.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Stop 1 Melbourne University to Stop 13 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 14 Arts Precinct to  Stop 26 Alfred Hospital	Route 6 tram replacement bus or Route 67 tram replacement bus  (Catch to Stop 25 Commercial Rd and walk)
Stop 27 Punt Rd to Camberwell terminus	No service (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated. Buses will use the outer lane in St Kilda Road.

• Stop 1 MelbourneUniversity - Use the PTV bus stop in Swanston Street just south of the existing tram stop (towards East Coburg/Moreland only)
• Stop 14 Arts Precinct- A temporary bus stop will be located in front of the National Gallery of Victoria
• Stop 17 Grant Street to Stop 22 Toorak Road  - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop
• Stop 25 Commercial Road - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in St Kilda Road near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations.

South eastern suburbs

Sandringham line trains between the City and Prahran Station.

Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston line trains between the City and Toorak Station.

Glen Waverley line trains between the City and Gardiner or Tooronga stations.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 246 between Fawkner Park and Elsternwick Station via Punt Road.

Bus 605 between the City and Caulfield.

Eastern suburbs

Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale line trains between the City and Camberwell Station.

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Route 75

Tram replacement buses

Route 70 replacement buses run between Stop 6 Russell Street and Wattle Park via Flinders Street, Wellington Parade, Bridge Road and Riversdale Road.

Route 75 replacement buses run between Stop 39 Camberwell Tram Depot and Deakin University via Camberwell Road and Burwood Highway.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Etihad Stadium Docklands to Stop 5 Flinders St Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 6 Russell St to Stop 39 Camberwell Tram Depot	Route 70 tram replacement bus
Stop 39 Camberwell Tram Depot to Stop 63 Deakin University	Route 75 tram replacement bus
Stop 64 Station St to Vermont South terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 6 Russell Street - Temporary bus stop will be located in Russell Street on the corner of Flinders Street, next toe the National Gallery of Victoria (towards Wattle Park/Vermont South only)
• Stop 63 Deakin University - Use the PTV bus stop in Burwood Highway near the existing tram city bound stop (towards City only)

Alternative travel

City and Docklands

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations.

Mernda and Hurstbridge line trains between the City and Jolimont Station.

Bus 232, 235 and 237 via Collins Street in Docklands.

Eastern suburbs

Alamein line trains between the City and Riversdale, Wilson, Hartwell or Burwood stations.

Bus 732 via Burwood Highway in Burwood East and Vermont South.

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Route 78

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

North Richmond terminus to  Balaclava terminus

Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

Sandringham line trains between Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran and South Yarra stations.

Bus 216, 219 and 220 between Alfred Hospital and Elsternwick.

Bus 246 between North Richmond and Elsternwick Station via Punt Road.

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Route 82

Tram replacement buses

Route 57/59 replacement buses run between Queen Victoria Market and Highpoint via Elizabeth Street, Flemington Road, Mt Alexander Road, Maribyrnong Road, Raleigh Road, Rosamond Road and River Street.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Footscray terminus to Stop 55 Lyric St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 54 Gordon St to Stop 52 River St	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus  (towards Footscray only)
Stop 51 Highpoint Shopping Centre to 34 Ascot Vale Rd	Route 57/59 tram replacement bus
Stop 33 Chaucer St to Moonee Ponds terminus	Not serviced (both directions)

Alternative travel

Bus 223, 406 and 409 between Highpoint Shopping Centre and Footscray.

Bus 404 and 472 between Footscray and Moonee Ponds. 

Bus 468 between Essendon Station and Highpoint Shopping Centre via Rosamond Road and Maribyrnong Road. 

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Route 86

Tram replacement buses

Route 86 replacement buses run between Clifton Hill Interchange and Bundoora RMIT, travelling via the Route 86 tram line. Due to works in Plenty Road, replacement buses divert around the work zone and stop changes apply. Click here for more information about the works in Plenty Road.

Route 12 replacement buses run between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Harbour Esplanade, Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Waterfront City Docklands to Stop 120 Lonsdale St	Route 12 tram replacement bus
Stop 1 Southern Cross Station to Stop 34 Bent St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 33 Arthurton Rd to  Stop 40 Mansfield St	Route 11/86 tram replacement bus (towards Waterfront City Docklands)
Stop 41 Collins St to Bundoora RMIT	Route 11/86 tram replacement bus

Alternative travel

City

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 via Lonsdale Street.

North eastern suburbs

Mernda line trains between the City and Clifton Hill, Rushall, Merri, Northcote, Croxton, Thornbury or Bell stations.

Hurstbridge line trains between the City and Clifton Hill or Westgarth stations.

Bus 250 and 251 between the City and Clifton Hill via Rathdowne Street and Holden Street.

Bus 200 and 207 between the City and Fitzroy/Collingwood via Lygon Street and Johnston Street.

Bus 382 via Plenty Road in Kingsbury and Bundoora.

Bus 456 via Queens Parade and Alexandra Parade in Clifton Hill.

Bus 566 via Plenty Road in Kingsbury and Bundoora.

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Route 96

Tram replacement buses

Route 96 replacement bus runs between La Trobe Street in the City and East Brunswick, travelling via Rathdowne Street, Johnston Street and Nicholson Street.

Route 12 replacement bus runs between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Harbour Esplanade, Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Albert Road, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

East Brunswick terminus to Stop 15 Johnston St	Route 96 tram replacement bus
Stop 14 Bell St to Stop 11 Melbourne Museum	Not serviced (both directions) Note: Route 96 tram replacement bus services PTV bus stops along Rathdowne St
Stop 10 Parliament Station to Stop 1 Southern Cross Station	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 122 Southern Cross Station to Stop 124A Casino/MCEC	Route 12 replacement bus (both directions)
Stop 125 Clarendon St Junction to Stop 134 Park St	Not Serviced (both directions) Note: Route 12 tram replacement bus runs via Route 12 tram line to St Kilda
Stop 135 Jacka Boulevard to Stop 138 Luna Park	Route 12 tram replacement bus

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 1 Southern Cross Station/Bourke Street- Temporary bus stop will be located in Bourke Street just before Spencer Street, in front of the Mail Exchange Hotel (towards St Kilda)
• Stop 122 Southern Cross Station/Spencer Street- Temporary bus stops will be located in Spencer Street in front of Southern Cross Station (towards Docklands) and south of the tram stop, in front of the Batman's Hill Hotel (towards St Kilda)
• Stop 124a Casino/MCEC- Temporary bus stops will be located at the entrance of the Crown Casino driveway (towards St Kilda) and near the pedestrian crossing in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre (towards City)
• Stop 124 Batman Park - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Spencer Street, near the existing tram stop

Alternative travel

North eastern suburbs

Bus 250 and 251 between the City and North Fitzroy via Rathdowne Street and Holden Street.

Route 1/6 replacement buses run between Stop 1 Melbourne University and East Coburg via Lygon Street along the Route 1 tram line.

City

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 between the City and eastern suburb via Victoria Parade and St Vincent's Plaza.

South eastern suburbs

Bus 234, 235 and 236 between the City and South Melbourne.

Bus 606 via Park Street and The Esplanade in St Kilda.

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Route 109

Tram replacement buses

Route 109 replacement buses run between Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza and Box Hill along the Route 109 tram line.

Route 12 replacement buses run between Waterfront City Docklands and Luna Park via Harbour Esplanade, Spencer Street, Clarendon Street, Albert Road, Park Street, Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade.

Tram stops

Below is a summary of the tram stops being serviced along the route:

Port Melbourne terminus to Stop 125A Southbank Tram Depot	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 125 Clarendon St Junction to Stop 124 Batman Park	Route 12 tram replacement bus
Stop 1 Southern Cross Station to Stop 11 Albert St	Not serviced (both directions)
Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza to Box Hill terminus	Route 109 tram replacement bus

The following tram stops will be relocated:

• Stop 124a Casino/MCEC- Temporary bus stops will be located at the entrance of the Crown Casino driveway (towards St Kilda/Port Melbourne) and near the pedestrian crossing in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre (towards City)
• Stop 124 Batman Park - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Spencer Street, near the existing tram stop
• Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza- Use the PTV bus stop located in front of the Eye & Ear Hospital (towards City only)
• Stop 18 Hoddle Street- Use the PTV bus stop located St Nicholas church (towards City) and in front of in front of Bunnings (from City)
• Stop 24 Victoria Gardens- Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Victoria Street opposite the Parkhouse apartments (towards City) and in front of the Skipping Girl apartments (from City) 
• Stop 25 River Boulevard - Temporary bus stops will be located at the footpath in Victoria Street & Barkers Road near the Ikea parking lot (towards City) in front of the Cockram building (from City)
• Stop 54 Inglisby Road- Use the PTV bus stops in Whitehorse Road near York Street (towards City) and near Laing Street (from City)
• Stop 55 Hood Street - Use the PTV bus stops in Whitehorse Road at the Caltex petrol station
• Stop 56 Elgar Road- Temporary bus stops will be located in at the footpath in Whitehorse Road, near the existing tram stop
• Stop 57 Nelson Road- Use the PTV bus stop in Whitehorse Road near the Shell petrol station
• Stop 58 Box Hill Cental- A temporary bus stop will be located at the footpath in Whitehorse Road, near the existing Metro train replacement bus stop

Alternative travel

Eastern suburbs

Belgrave and Lilydale line trains between the City and Mont Albert or Box Hill stations.

Bus 284 between Mont Albert and Box Hill via Whitehorse Road.

City

City loop trains between Southern Cross and Parliament stations.

Bus 302-309, 350 and 905-908 between the City and eastern suburb via Victoria Parade and St Vincent's Plaza.

Bus 232, 235 and 237 via Collins Street in the City.

South eastern suburbs

Bus 234, 235 and 236 between the City and Port Melbourne.

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