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How to get fromEssendon to Melbourne Cupby train, tram, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Essendon to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale StationtrainCraigieburn
    30 min
    $6

  2. Line 477 bus, line 472 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus483 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus472
    53 min
    $4

  3. Line 59 tram, line 57 tram

    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd #22tram59
    2. Take the tram from Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram57
    47 min
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Cuptaxi5.5 km
    7 min
    $14–18

  5. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28tram59
    43 min
    $6

  6. Line 59 tram, line 472 bus

    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram59
    2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus472
    48 min
    $10

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Essendon to Melbourne Cupwalk5.3 km
    1h 3m

Essendon to Melbourne Cup by tram and foot

Calendar764Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Cup via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 53 min.

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