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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne is to line 57 tram which costs $6 and takes 40 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 Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 and arriving at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 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 line 57 tram which takes 40 min and costs $6.

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

The line 57 tram from Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 station.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via line 57 tram, taxi, and foot

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

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 Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #557
40 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne6.2 km
8 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne6.2 km
1h 14m
Line 57 tram via Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3
1. Take the tram from Racing Victoria/Epsom Rd #31 to Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #357
40 min
$6

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne by foot and tram

778Weekly Services

40 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne.

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Distance: 7.3 km
Duration: 40 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 26 min.

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