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?

No, there is no direct bus from Docklands to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Lonsdale St/Spencer St and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Hopkins St/Leeds St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 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 bus, which costs $12 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Docklands to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Leeds 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 5167+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

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

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

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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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St to RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rdbus 472
48 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Cuptaxi 5.5 km
8 min
$18–22
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Peel St/Victoria St #8 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
34 min
$6
Bus, train, line 57 tram
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Dryburgh St/Spencer Stbus 216
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Newmarket Stationtrain
3. Take the tram from Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd #26 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
42 min
$18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Docklands to Melbourne Cupwalk 5.6 km
1h 7m

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, you can take a bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Melbourne Cup via Hopkins St/Leeds St and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 48 min.

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