There are 4 ways to get from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 57 tram
best- Take the train from Gowrie Station to Flemington Bridge StationUpfield / ...
- Take the tram from Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #3257
45 min$12Drive 13.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds13.8 km
16 min$3–4Line 527 bus, line 903 bus, train
- Take the bus from Box Forest Rd/Sages Rd to Bell St/Sussex St527
- Take the bus from Royal Pde/Bell St to Essendon Station/Rose St903
- Take the train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Station
1h 21m$15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds13.8 km
16 min$29–35
Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Fawkner station to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Gowrie Station and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Fawkner and Melbourne Showgrounds is 14 km. The road distance is 13.8 km.
The best way to get from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train and line 57 tram which takes 45 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds, including transfers.
Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Gowrie Station.
Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flemington Bridge Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds.
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What companies run services between Fawkner, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Fawkner to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, you can take the train to Flemington Bridge Station, walk to Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22, take the line 57 vehicle to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32, then walk to Melbourne Showgrounds. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box Forest Rd/Sages Rd to Melbourne Showgrounds via Bell St/Sussex St, Royal Pde/Bell St, Essendon Station/Rose St, Essendon Station, and Ascot Vale Station in around 1h 21m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Gowrie Station to Flemington Bridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 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 Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22 to Sandown Rd/Epsom 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
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Box Forest Rd/Sages Rd to Bell St/Sussex St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Royal Pde/Bell St to Essendon Station/Rose St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
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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