What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Moreland St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Cup is 23 km. The road distance is 17 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup is 17 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5139+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Can I share a ride from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Cup. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, car, or tram

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Line 901 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Newmarket Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 7m
$12
Drive 17 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cupcar 17 km
16 min
$3–5
Bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Moreland St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 27m
$34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cuptaxi 17 km
16 min
$45–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Melbourne Cuprideshare 17 km
16 min
$22–29
Line 478 bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Avebus 478 / ...
2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28tram 59
1h 15m
$12

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Cup.

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Distance: 23 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Melbourne Cup via Skybus Coach Terminal, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Moreland St/Hopkins St in around 1h 27m.

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