What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street is to train which costs $6 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Cricket Ground and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street?

The distance between Melbourne Cricket Ground and Swanston Street is 4 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street?

The train from Richmond Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street train from?

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.

Where does the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street train arrive?

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $6.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street by train, tram, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston / ...
15 min
$6
Line 70 tram, line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena #7C to Swanston St/Flinders St #5tram 70
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1 / ...
21 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Streettaxi 3 km
3 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Streetwalk 2.8 km
33 min

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Swanston Street by foot and train

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 15 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Melbourne Central Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min.

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