What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields is to line 59 tram which costs $6 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Showgrounds and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Showgrounds and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Melbourne Showgrounds and Essendon Fields is 10 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 49 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields?

The line 59 tram from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields bus from?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields train from?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 station.

Where does the Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4759+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields - 6 ways to travel via line 59 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields by tram, bus, taxi, towncar, or foot

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
49 min
$6
Line 472 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English St477
1h
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields8.8 km
10 min
$20–25
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Showgrounds to Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport9.4 km
10 min
Line 59 tram via Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd #31
1. Take the tram from Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd #31 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
50 min
$6
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields8.7 km
1h 44m

Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields by foot and bus

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Showgrounds to Essendon Fields/English St via RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h.

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