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

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There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 70 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Williamstown / ...
    2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena #7Ctram tram 70
    31 min
    $12

  2. Drive 8.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Footscray to Melbourne Cricket Groundcar car 8.7 km
    10 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Williamstown / ...
    34 min
    $6

  4. Line 220 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett Stbus bus 220
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain train Mernda / ...
    39 min
    $12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Melbourne Cricket Groundtaxi taxi 8.7 km
    10 min
    $25–30

Footscray to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train, tram, and foot

Calendar648Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.2 km
  • Duration: 31 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min.

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