What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Showgrounds and Prahran?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran. However, there are services departing from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd and arriving at Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Showgrounds and Prahran?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Showgrounds station to Prahran. However, there are services departing from Ascot Vale Station and arriving at Lewisham Rd/High St #34 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran?

The distance between Melbourne Showgrounds and Prahran is 16 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran without a car is to train and line 6 tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran bus from?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran train from?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ascot Vale Station.

Where does the Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran bus arrive?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran train arrive?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran.

Where can I stay near Prahran?

There are 5318+ hotels available in Prahran.

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 6 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 6 tram
best
1. Take the train from Ascot Vale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34tram 6
1h 7m
$12
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahrancar 13.2 km
16 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Malvern Rd/Orrong Rdbus 605
1h 29m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahrantaxi 13.2 km
16 min
$35–45
Line 57 tram, line 6 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Showgrounds/Union Rd #33 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34tram 6
1h 12m
$12

Melbourne Showgrounds to Prahran by foot and bus

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Distance: 16.2 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia and Prahran, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Showgrounds to Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd via RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd, Leeds St/Paisley St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Showgrounds to Lewisham Rd/High St #34 via Melbourne Showgrounds/Union Rd #33, Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, and Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 in around 1h 12m.

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