Melbourne tram route 3

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Route 3
B class tram on Swanston Street, February 2023
Overview
System	Melbourne
Operator	Yarra Trams
Depot	Glenhuntly
Vehicle	Z class B class
Began service	1 November 1970
Route
Start	Melbourne University
Via	Swanston Street St Kilda Road Brighton Road Balaclava Caulfield
End	Malvern East
Length	14.9 kilometres
Service
Operates	Weekdays
Timetable	timetable
Map	Route 3/3a map
Route map {{{map}}} ← Route 1  {{{system_nav}}}  Route 5 →

Route 3a
B class tram on route 3a at the intersection of Flinders Lane and Market Street, November 2023
Overview
System	Melbourne
Operator	Yarra Trams
Depot	Glenhuntly
Vehicle	Z class B class
Began service	31 January 2009
Ended service	29 October 2023
Route
Start	Melbourne University
Via	Swanston Street St Kilda Road St Kilda Balaclava Caulfield
End	Malvern East
Length	16.3 kilometres
Service
Operates	Weekends
Timetable	timetable
Map	Route 3/3a map
Route map {{{map}}} ← Route 1  {{{system_nav}}}  Route 5 →

Melbourne tram route 3 is a tram route on the Melbourne tramway network serving the city of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, the route is coloured light blue and extends from Melbourne University to Malvern East over 14.9-kilometre (9.3 mi) of double track via Swanston Street, St Kilda Road and Caulfield. It is serviced out of Glenhuntly depot utilising Z and B class trams. Until October 2023, route 3 operated as 3a on weekends, diverting via St Kilda Beach.