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Visiting melbourne and staying near both a tram stop and train station

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      doggie015 Junior Train Controller

    Location: On a bus going from esplanade busport to canning bridge so I can catch a train to Esplanade station
    Which one should I rely on to get me into the CBD? So far the trams have been good and I have heard all sort of horror stories about the Metro trains being cancelled and skipping stations so I wanted to hear from you lot which one is better.
    The reason I am asking is because I am from Perth I am used to the trains actually running on time and stopping where they are supposed to (Myki is not as bad as the stories make out but it doesn't hold a candle to SmartRider)
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 13:46

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      bevans Site Admin

    Location: Melbourne, Australia
    Which one should you rely on?  Well that depends on how close the city you are and how much time you have to travel.

    Tram is great if you are close to your destination like the cbd and are only staying in the inner suburbs of Melbourne for example.

    If you are staying further out of town then train will be your only option in most cases.

    The trains are not bad actually.

    Regards
    Brian
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 16:50
      Valvegear Dr Beeching

    Location: Norda Fittazroy
    bevans has basically said what I was going to, so obviously I agree with him. I live 5 km from the CBD and use the tram frequently. It is a good service.
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 17:02
      route14 Chief Commissioner

    I think trams are more frequent and better suits tourists with flexible travel plans.
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 19:15
      YM-Mundrabilla Minister for Railways

    Location: Mundrabilla but I'd rather be in Narvik
    ...............

    The trains are not bad actually.

    bevans

    No - they are worse............

    Seriously though, trains are not as bad as they have been but whatever you do don't rely on them to get you where you need to go if you have a time deadline.
    If you have 'drop dead' time you need to catch the train before the one that you theoretically need to catch to allow for cancellation, overcrowding and/or late running.
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 19:59

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      ZH836301 Chief Commissioner

    Location: BleakCity
    Without your location the question is pointless.
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 20:54
      Gman_86 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Melton, where the sparks dare not roam!
    As others have said, it's hard to give you accurate advice without more information.
    Posted: 01 Mar 2014 21:41
      Braddo Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Narre Warren
    If I had the choice between a train or a tram there is no way I would choose the tram.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 00:36
      doggie015 Junior Train Controller

    Location: On a bus going from esplanade busport to canning bridge so I can catch a train to Esplanade station
    I am currently staying in a hotel in Myki Zone 1. Nearest tram stop is Boundary Rd/Flemington Rd (Route 59) and the nearest Train station is Flemington Bridge.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 08:29
      Edith Chief Commissioner

    Location: Line 1 from Porte de Vincennes bound for Bastille station
    You are close to town and have good choices with each type of service.  You also have the #57 tram service in Racecourse Road/Boundary Road which travels via North Melbourne to the city. The real advantage in Melbourne is Myki, which allows you to travel on trams/buses/trains without a separate ticket and allows you to change your mind if one service suffers problems.  Green Enquiry Buttons on the station allow you to learn the actual arrival time of the next train and if it is delayed, then you can walk to the tram stop.  The same feature is being progressively installed on major tram stops.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 09:58
      Lad_Porter Chief Commissioner

    Location: Yarra Glen
    Given that you have that choice of services, then the location of your destination, and how far you want to walk, would also come into it.  One service may have a longer travel time but a shorter walk at the end, etc.  By and large, trains are faster than trams and not subject to road traffic congestion, but then they can have their own problems, so it's horses for courses.  Invest in a good map, with rail lines and tram stops clearly marked, and the timetables will show how long it is supposed to take from A to B.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 16:56
      railblogger Chief Commissioner

    Location: At the back of the train, quitely doing exactly what you'd expect.
    It also depends on how long you want to wait at the station/tram stop.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 19:16
      Amraks Junior Train Controller

    Make sure you catch the tram in the right direction haha..

    I accidentally caught a tram the wrong direction going to luna park, it was the right number tram but wrong way.
    Posted: 02 Mar 2014 22:24
      Camster Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geelong
    Make sure you catch the tram in the right direction haha..

    I accidentally caught a tram the wrong direction going to luna park, it was the right number tram but wrong way.
    Amraks

    Buses are worse, in that I have caught the right number but the wrong destination. The thing was, the bus at this particular stop, faces the same direction to go both ways.
    Posted: 06 Mar 2014 09:42
      Camster Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geelong
    My first choice would be a train. We effectively have (edited Five) CBD stations that service most lines. Be mindful that Flagstaff station is closed on weekends, and I think public holidays.
    Posted: 06 Mar 2014 09:45

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      gippslander Chief Commissioner

    Location: Central Gippsland, Vic
    Which one should I rely on to get me into the CBD? So far the trams have been good and I have heard all sort of horror stories about the Metro trains being cancelled and skipping stations so I wanted to hear from you lot which one is better.
    The reason I am asking is because I am from Perth I am used to the trains actually running on time and stopping where they are supposed to (Myki is not as bad as the stories make out but it doesn't hold a candle to SmartRider)
    doggie015

    Hope you had a good visit to Melbourne.
    Just one thing - we don't have "train stations" in Victoria: they are called "Railway Stations".
    Train stations you will find in the USA!
    Posted: 06 Mar 2014 12:05
      Flygon Train Controller

    Location: Australia
    What, they're not synonyms? You'll find that pretty much everyone finds them to be the precise same thing!

    Just that most people prefer one term over the other.
    Posted: 06 Mar 2014 16:28

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      gippslander Chief Commissioner

    Location: Central Gippsland, Vic
    What, they're not synonyms? You'll find that pretty much everyone finds them to be the precise same thing!

    Just that most people prefer one term over the other.
    "Flygon"


    Some of us are uncomfortable with the Americanisation and dumbing down of the language.
    The train station cache is now perpetuated by all journos under 40 so I suppose its a lost cause!
    Posted: 07 Mar 2014 18:06

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