What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Melbourne Showgrounds?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Grieve Pde/Blyth St and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Melbourne Showgrounds?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Melbourne Showgrounds station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Ascot Vale Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The distance between Altona and Melbourne Showgrounds is 17 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train and line 472 bus which takes 50 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds bus from?

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grieve Pde/Blyth St station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds train from?

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Westona Station.

Train or bus from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The best way to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds is to line 412 bus and line 472 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds bus arrive?

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd.

Where does the Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds train arrive?

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds is 15 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Showgrounds?

There are 5142+ hotels available in Melbourne Showgrounds.

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 472 bus
best
1. Take the train from Westona Station to Footscray Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus 472
50 min
$11
Drive 15.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altona to Melbourne Showgroundscar 15.4 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 412 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rdbus 411 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus 472
1h 7m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Melbourne Showgroundstaxi 15.4 km
15 min
$40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Westona Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 3m
$5

Altona to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 16.6 km
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to Melbourne Showgrounds via West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd, Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd, and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westona Station to Melbourne Showgrounds via North Melbourne Station and Ascot Vale Station in around 1h 3m.

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