There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 45 min
3 alternative options
Taxi • 20 min
Drive • 20 min
Towncar • 20 min
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground by bus, train and walk
The journey time between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Cricket Ground is around 45 min and covers a distance of around 28 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4 min. Operated by SkyBus and Metro Trains Melbourne, the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground service departs from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arrives in Melbourne Cricket Ground. Typically 763 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Cricket Ground is 28 km. The road distance is 24.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground without a car is to bus and train which takes 45 min and costs $23.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground is 24 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
There are 3823+ hotels available in Melbourne Cricket Ground. Prices start at $113 AUD per night.
- Distance: 27.6 km
- Duration: 45 min
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Melbourne Cricket Ground, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St, take the walk to Southern Cross, take the train to Jolimont-MCG, then take the walk to Melbourne Cricket Ground. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Jolimont-MCG
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $65 - $80
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Estimated price
- $65 - $140
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