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How to get fromEssendon to Melbourne Cricket Groundby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    38 min
    $6

  2. Drive  11.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Groundcar car 11.3 km
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 59 tram via MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena #7C

    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Streettram tram 59
    1h
    $12

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 483 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Rowena Pde/Punt Rdbus bus 246
    1h 27m
    $12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Groundtaxi taxi 11.3 km
    13 min
    $30–40

  6. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Streettram tram 59
    1h 3m
    $6

Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground by tram and foot

Calendar648Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Cricket Ground, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Parliament Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Cricket Ground via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St, and Rowena Pde/Punt Rd in around 1h 27m.

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