There are 5 ways to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain Craigieburn
59 min$6Drive 16.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgroundscar 16.2 km
19 min$3–5Line 605 bus, line 216 bus
- Take the bus from Murray St/Kooyong Rd to Flinders Lane/Queen Stbus 605
- Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 49m$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgroundstaxi 16.2 km
19 min$30–40Line 67 tram, line 57 tram
- Take the tram from Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 67
- Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
1h 22m$12
Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Murray St/Kooyong Rd and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Flinders Lane/Queen St and Hopkins St/Leeds St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick station to Melbourne Showgrounds station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Ascot Vale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Elsternwick and Melbourne Showgrounds is 19 km. The road distance is 16.2 km.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds, including transfers.
Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Murray St/Kooyong Rd station.
Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds is to train which takes 59 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 605 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Elsternwick, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Melbourne Showgrounds via Flinders Street Station and Ascot Vale Station in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Murray St/Kooyong Rd to Melbourne Showgrounds via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Hopkins St/Leeds St, and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Ascot Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Murray St/Kooyong Rd to Flinders Lane/Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.
Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds is 16 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Elsternwick to Melbourne Showgrounds.
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