There are 5 ways to get from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 57 tram
best- Take the train from Merlynston Station to Flemington Bridge Stationtrain Upfield
- Take the tram from Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22 to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33tram 57
39 min$12Drive 14.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgroundscar 14.9 km
18 min$3–4Line 903 bus, train
- Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Essendon Station/Rose Stbus 903
- Take the train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 9m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgroundstaxi 14.9 km
18 min$35–50Train, line 57 tram via Reservoir Station
- Take the train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the tram from Flinders Street to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33tram 57
1h 16m$12
Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Reservoir station to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Merlynston Station and arriving at Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33 via Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Reservoir and Melbourne Showgrounds is 12 km. The road distance is 14.9 km.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train and line 57 tram which takes 39 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds, including transfers.
Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Merlynston Station.
Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flemington Bridge Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds is 15 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds.
There are 5147+ hotels available in Melbourne Showgrounds.
What companies run services between Reservoir, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Reservoir to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, you can take the train to Flemington Bridge Station, walk to Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22, take the line 57 vehicle to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33, then walk to Melbourne Showgrounds. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Melbourne Showgrounds via Essendon Station/Rose St, Essendon Station, and Ascot Vale Station in around 1h 9m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Merlynston Station to Flemington Bridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Essendon Station to Ascot Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Boundary Rd/Racecourse Rd #22 to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Flinders Street to Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd #33
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Essendon Station/Rose St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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