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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Melbourne Cup is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank and Melbourne Cup?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at Moreland St/Hopkins St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Southbank 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 Southbank to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Southbank and Melbourne Cup is 9 km.

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

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

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

Southbank to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Southbank to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Southbank to Melbourne Cup is to train which takes 23 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Southbank to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Southbank to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moreland St/Hopkins St station.

Where does the Southbank to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5142+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Southbank to Melbourne Cup - 6 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Southbank to Melbourne Cup by train, bus, 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
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Moreland St/Hopkins Stbus 216
51 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Melbourne Cuptaxi 7.7 km
10 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Southbank to Melbourne Cupwalk 7.2 km
1h 26m
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
45 min
$6
Line 58 tram, line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115 to Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19tram 58
2. Take the tram from Abbotsford St Interchange/Abbotsford St #19 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32tram 57
49 min
$12

Southbank to Melbourne Cup by train and foot

12Weekly Services

23 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Southbank, 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. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Moreland St/Hopkins St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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