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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Melbourne Cup is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lonsdale St/Spencer St and arriving at Moreland St/Hopkins St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Flemington Racecourse Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Docklands to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Docklands and Melbourne Cup is 7 km.

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

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

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Flemington Racecourse Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lonsdale St/Spencer St station.

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

Docklands to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Docklands to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Docklands to Melbourne Cup is to train which takes 19 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moreland St/Hopkins St station.

Where does the Docklands to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Docklands to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flemington Racecourse Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5155+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Docklands to Melbourne Cup - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Docklands to Melbourne Cup by train, taxi, foot, tram, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Flemington Racecourse Stationtrain Flemington Racecourse
19 min
$6
Train via Newmarket Station
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Newmarket Stationtrain Craigieburn
27 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Cuptaxi 5.5 km
8 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Docklands to Melbourne Cupwalk 5.6 km
1h 7m
Train, line 57 tram
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Newmarket Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd #26 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
31 min
$12
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Peel St/Victoria St #8 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
34 min
$6
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Moreland St/Hopkins Stbus 216
47 min
$6

Docklands to Melbourne Cup by train and foot

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Flemington Racecourse Station twice daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Moreland St/Hopkins St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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