There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale StationCraigieburn
25 min$6Line 477 bus, line 472 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd483 / ...
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd472
46 min$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds4.4 km
5 min$12–15Walk
- Take the foot from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds4.2 km
50 minLine 59 tram
- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Warrick St/Mt Alexander Rd #2959
40 min$6Line 59 tram, line 472 bus
- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3259
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd472
41 min$10
Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds is to line 477 bus and line 472 bus which costs $5 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $12 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essendon Station station and arriving at Ascot Vale Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Essendon and Melbourne Showgrounds is 4 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6.
The train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 477 bus and line 472 bus, which costs $5 and takes 46 min.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Showgrounds, 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 Showgrounds via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 46 min.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Warrick St/Mt Alexander Rd #29
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32
- Ave. Duration
- 8 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 Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $12–15
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
Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ascot Vale Station.
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