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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Cup and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flemington Racecourse Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne Cup and Melbourne is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flemington Racecourse Station to Southern Cross Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flemington Racecourse Station.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5351+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne by train, taxi, foot, or tram

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Flemington Racecourse Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Flemington Racecourse
19 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Cup to Melbournetaxi 6.2 km
8 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Cup to Melbournewalk 6.2 km
1h 14m
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 to Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3tram 57
43 min
$6

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne by foot and train

53Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne.

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flemington Racecourse Station to Southern Cross Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min.

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