Getting Your Hair Done Near Bridge Road, Richmond
Bridge Road, Richmond is one of Melbourne's most accessible strips for hair services, sitting between Richmond Station and East Richmond Station with tram access along the road itself. KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121. Clients come from Cremorne, Hawthorn, South Yarra, Collingwood, and as far as Fitzroy and Kew. This guide covers how to get here and why Bridge Road has become a genuine hair destination.
I'm Billie, and I chose 234 Bridge Road for a reason. When we were looking for a space for KOHORT, I wanted somewhere that was genuinely easy to get to from across inner Melbourne, had street life, and felt like a destination rather than a back lane. Bridge Road ticks all of those. It's a working street: furniture stores, cafes, bars, the odd boutique. People already come to Bridge Road for other reasons, and hair fits naturally into that. If you are thinking about booking with one of the stylists at KOHORT and you want to know how to get here, whether there is parking, and what the area is like, this is the guide.
Where exactly is Bridge Road in Richmond?
Bridge Road runs east-west through the heart of Richmond, connecting the suburb to the Yarra River at its western end and stretching toward Burnley and Hawthorn to the east. Richmond VIC 3121 sits close in to the Melbourne CBD, roughly two kilometres east. The suburb is bounded broadly by Swan Street to the south and Victoria Street to the north, with Church Street running through the middle north-south. Bridge Road is the mid-point east-west spine, and 234 is in the middle stretch of the road, walking distance from both Richmond Station and East Richmond Station.
The immediate neighbours are Cremorne just to the south, which has become a serious tech and creative precinct around the Swan Street end, and Burnley to the east. Across the Yarra to the east you reach Hawthorn. The area is dense with cafes, good coffee, and enough foot traffic to feel lively without being frantic.
Getting here by train
Two stations serve Bridge Road, and both are genuinely walkable to 234.
- Richmond Station is on the western end of Bridge Road. It is one of Melbourne's major interchange stations, so it is on multiple lines. From the city, Flinders Street, or South Yarra, you will almost certainly change or alight here. From the station it is a straightforward walk east along Bridge Road to number 234.
- East Richmond Station is on the Alamein and Glen Waverley lines and sits closer to the Cremorne end. If you are coming from Hawthorn, Tooronga, or further south-east, East Richmond may be the more direct stop. From here it is a short walk north and west along Bridge Road to reach us.
Either station works. Richmond is more central and better connected for clients coming from the city, Carlton, or Collingwood. East Richmond is often easier if you are coming from Cremorne, South Yarra, or Hawthorn side.
Getting here by tram
Trams run along Bridge Road itself, which means you can ride almost to the door. The tram corridor connects Bridge Road westward into the CBD and eastward toward Burnley and beyond. It is one of the more convenient aspects of this location: if you are coming from the city or from the east along the road, you do not need to change or walk far. Check the PTV journey planner for your specific route and stop, as services vary during peak periods, but Bridge Road tram access is generally reliable.
Getting here by car and where to park
Bridge Road has on-street parking along most of its length, with time limits that vary by block. Meter parking is common along the main strip. Early morning and evening appointments tend to have easier parking than middle-of-the-day sessions when the street is busier with shoppers and cafe traffic. Side streets off Bridge Road, including some of the residential streets between Bridge Road and Swan Street, sometimes offer easier parking than the main strip itself, though limits vary.
If you are driving from Hawthorn, Burnley, or Kew, Bridge Road is your most direct route in. From South Yarra or Prahran, coming up through Cremorne via Church Street or Swan Street is usually straightforward. From Collingwood, Victoria Street or Bridge Road itself gets you in from the north-west end.
Why Bridge Road has become a hair destination
Bridge Road's mix of independent retail, food, and services means hair has always had a natural home there. It is not a high street dominated by chains. The businesses along Bridge Road tend toward independent ownership, which suits the co-working studio model well. Clients can combine an appointment with coffee at one of the nearby cafes, or a walk down to the Swan Street end for lunch. That combination of access and street character is part of why I wanted KOHORT here specifically.
There is also a growing concentration of creative-industry workers in Cremorne and Richmond proper, which means clients who think carefully about their hair and want a specialist rather than a conveyor belt. The audience and the model align.
Which suburbs book with KOHORT from Bridge Road?
We regularly see clients from Cremorne, just south along the Swan Street precinct and a short walk or ride from East Richmond Station. Hawthorn clients come across the Yarra and tend to arrive via East Richmond Station or drive straight up Bridge Road. South Yarra and Prahran clients often find the trip quicker than expected: Richmond Station is one stop from South Yarra on the Sandringham and other lines.
Collingwood clients come via Victoria Street or tram. Fitzroy is about ten minutes by tram or car. From Northcote or Brunswick, the trip is longer but clients with a specific specialist in mind make it regularly, particularly for services like nanoplasty, glass hair, or colour correction where they want the right stylist more than the nearest one.
Kew and Hawthorn clients who drive find Bridge Road accessible from Glenferrie Road and the Yarra-side roads without having to go into the CBD. Burnley is effectively next door.
What is the area like on appointment day?
Bridge Road is busy but not overwhelming on weekdays. Weekends see more foot traffic from the furniture and homewares stores that remain a feature of the strip. The cafes nearby open early, so if you have a morning appointment you can grab coffee before or after without going far. Street parking on weekdays before 10am tends to be easier than midday slots. If you are coming via tram or train, timing around peak hour (8-9am and 5-6pm) is worth thinking about, but within those windows the commute is easy from most inner-Melbourne suburbs.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is KOHORT on Bridge Road?
KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121. It is on the main Bridge Road strip between Richmond Station (west end) and East Richmond Station (east end).
What train station do I use for Bridge Road Richmond?
Either Richmond Station (western end, major interchange) or East Richmond Station (eastern end, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines) depending on where you are coming from. Both are a walkable distance from 234 Bridge Road.
Is there parking on Bridge Road Richmond?
Yes, there is on-street parking along Bridge Road with timed limits. Early morning and evening appointments tend to have more available spaces. Side streets between Bridge Road and Swan Street sometimes have easier parking than the main strip during busy periods.
How far is Bridge Road Richmond from the Melbourne CBD?
Richmond is roughly two kilometres east of the city centre. By train from Flinders Street it is one or two stops. By tram along Bridge Road you are on the direct city corridor. Most people find it a ten-to-fifteen-minute trip from the CBD.
Do clients come to KOHORT from South Yarra and Hawthorn?
Yes, regularly. South Yarra is one train stop from Richmond Station on several lines. Hawthorn clients often drive across the Yarra or come via East Richmond Station. Cremorne is walking distance from the salon.
How do I book with a KOHORT stylist on Bridge Road?
Each stylist at KOHORT manages their own booking. Head to the Meet the Team page to find a stylist whose specialty matches what you want, then follow the booking link on their individual page.
What is Bridge Road Richmond like as an area?
Bridge Road is a lively, mostly independent strip with furniture showrooms, cafes, bars, and boutiques alongside hair and beauty businesses. It is central to Richmond and well-connected by train, tram, and road. The suburb neighbours Cremorne, Burnley, Hawthorn, Collingwood, and South Yarra.
Can I come to KOHORT from Fitzroy or Collingwood?
Yes. Collingwood is directly adjacent to Richmond across Victoria Street, so the trip is short by tram or car. Fitzroy is roughly ten minutes away via tram or a short drive. A number of clients make that trip specifically for a stylist's specialty.