There are 4 ways to get from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watsonia Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain Hurstbridge
46 min$6Drive 18.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arenacar 18.7 km
21 min$4–5Line 250 bus
- Take the bus from La Trobe University to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 250 / ...
1h 44m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arenataxi 18.7 km
21 min$45–60
Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonia station to Rod Laver Arena. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via La Trobe University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watsonia Station station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Watsonia and Rod Laver Arena is 18 km. The road distance is 18.7 km.
The best way to get from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6.
The train from Watsonia Station to Jolimont-MCG Station takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from La Trobe University station.
Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Watsonia Station.
The best way to get from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Watsonia, VIC, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Watsonia Station to Jolimont-MCG Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from La Trobe University to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Watsonia Station to Jolimont-MCG Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from La Trobe University to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St station.
Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Jolimont-MCG Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Watsonia to Rod Laver Arena.
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