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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $45 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Hopkins St/Leeds St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

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

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Showgrounds is 24 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds is 16 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Showgrounds?

There are 5134+ hotels available in Melbourne Showgrounds.

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

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds

Q: How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 1h 7m and costs $18.

Q: How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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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
$18
Drive 15.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgroundscar 15.9 km
14 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 Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 24m
$34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgroundstaxi 15.9 km
14 min
$45–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Melbourne Showgroundsrideshare 15.9 km
14 min
$23–29

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Showgrounds by bus, train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 23.7 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Melbourne Showgrounds via Skybus Coach Terminal, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, Hopkins St/Leeds St, and RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd in around 1h 24m.

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