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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds is to line 57 tram which costs $6 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $19 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Melbourne Showgrounds?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Hopkins St/Leeds St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Melbourne Showgrounds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 and arriving at Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The distance between Carlton and Melbourne Showgrounds is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to line 57 tram which takes 32 min and costs $6.

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

The line 57 tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33 takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

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

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

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds bus arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds train arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Showgrounds?

There are 5147+ hotels available in Melbourne Showgrounds.

Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 57 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 57 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33tram 57
32 min
$6
Train, line 472 bus
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus 472
45 min
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Showgroundstaxi 6.2 km
7 min
$19–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to Melbourne Showgroundswalk 6.2 km
1h 14m
Line 402 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus 472
1h
$12

Carlton to Melbourne Showgrounds by tram and foot

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Distance: 6.7 km
Duration: 32 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Melbourne Showgrounds via Footscray Station/Irving St, Hopkins St/Leeds St, and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 1h.

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