What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup is to train which costs $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $19 - $24.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Flemington Racecourse Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Melbourne and Melbourne Cup is 9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Flemington Racecourse Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Melbourne Cup train from?

Melbourne to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Melbourne to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flemington Racecourse Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5147+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne to Melbourne Cup - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Cup by train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Flemington Racecourse Stationtrain Flemington Racecourse
23 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Melbourne Cuptaxi 6.2 km
8 min
$19–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Melbourne Cupwalk 6.2 km
1h 14m
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
42 min
$6

Melbourne to Melbourne Cup by train and foot

12Weekly Services

23 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Flemington Racecourse Station twice daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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