What is the cheapest way to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup is to line 57 tram which costs $6 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Fitzroy and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rathdowne St/Grattan St and arriving at Altona St/Kensington Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Fitzroy and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Fitzroy and Melbourne Cup is 7 km.

How do I travel from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup without a car is to line 57 tram which takes 36 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup?

The line 57 tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Rathdowne St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup train from?

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 station.

Where does the Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Altona St/Kensington Rd station.

Where does the Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 4991+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 57 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 57 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #3257
36 min
$6
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Rathdowne St/Grattan St to Altona St/Kensington Rd402
48 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup7 km
10 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup6.7 km
1h 20m
Line 11 tram, line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from St David St/Brunswick St #15 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #611
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #3257
1h 4m
$12
Line 11 tram, train, line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from St David St/Brunswick St #15 to Parliament11
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Newmarket Station
3. Take the tram from Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd #26 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #3257
1h 5m
$18

Fitzroy to Melbourne Cup by tram and foot

764Weekly Services

36 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6.8 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan Buses operates a bus from Rathdowne St/Grattan St to Altona St/Kensington Rd every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 22 min.

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