Southern Cross Train Station is a major railway station in Docklands, Melbourne. The station is found on the corner of Spencer Street and Collins Street. It is a 25 minute journey from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport via the Skybus.
It is the main terminal of the state’s regional railway network operated by V/Line, The Overland – which is a railway service to Adelaide and NSW TrainLink XPT services to Sydney. It also serves the suburban rail network operated by Metro Trains.
In 2028 there is the proposed Melbourne Airport Rail Link which will be directly connected to Melbourne Airport. This will save many guests time when looking to have a quick journey into the Melbourne City.
Victorian Regional Transport links serviced
- Mildura via Ballarat, Maryborough and Donald.
- Mount Gambier via Ballarat, Hamilton and Casterton.
- Barham via Heathcote and Shepparton.
- Deniliquin via Heathcote, Rochester, Echuca and Moama.
- Mansfield and Mount Buller during snow season.
- Cowes via Dandenong and Koo Wee Rup.
- Inverlock via Dandenong and Koo Wee Rup.
- Yarram via Dandenong, Koo Wee Rup and Leongtha.
Facts about our 2nd major train station
- Southern Cross Train Station was known as Spencer Street Station.
- The station opened on the 17th of January 1859.
- The station has undergone two refurbishments – first in October 1960 and again in October 2002.
- The architect responsible for the current design is Nicholas Grimshaw.
- In May 2014 the historic Water Tower Clock was installed in the concorse of the station. The clock had originally been erected in 1882 at Flinders Street Station.
- Beside Southern Cross Train Station, Spencer Outlet Centre can be found. It houses department store Harris Scarfe along with Witchery, Cotton On, Cue plus many more outlets.
- Southern Cross Train Station is one of the five stations forming the City Loop.
- The station houses a Metro supermarket, chemist and many food vendors.
