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How to get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train and tram?
By train and tram
To get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
40minA$5.30
CRAIGIEBURN
70
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEssendon - 2
CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street) - 3
Ride to train stationFlinders Street21 min - 4Walk to tram station5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)ID 1809010 m • 1 min
- 570Wait for tram70Wattle Park
- 6Ride to tram station7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City)ID 181166 min
- 7Walk toMelbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Avenue240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
To get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Jolimont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
32minA$5.30
CRAIGIEBURN
MERNDA
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssendon
- 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationFlagstaff14 min
- 4MERNDAWait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 5Ride to train stationJolimont6 min
- 6Walk toMelbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Avenue570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground
The distance between Essendon, East Melbourne and Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne is approximately 13.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Essendon
Essendon is located at Essendon, East Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).
Bus stations close to Essendon:
- Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
- Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
- Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
Public transport stations close to Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground is located at Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond).
Train stations close to Melbourne Cricket Ground:
- Jolimont
Bus stations close to Melbourne Cricket Ground:
- Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond)
- Wellington Pde/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
- Bridge Rd/Hoddle St (Richmond)
Related Routes
- St Kilda to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Geelong to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- South Geelong to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Croydon to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Tarneit to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Watergardens to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Werribee to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Flinders Street to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Sunshine to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Essendon to Altona North
- Essendon to Armadale
- Essendon to Balnarring Beach
- Essendon to Boronia
- Essendon to Box Hill
- Essendon to Broadmeadows
- Essendon to Caulfield
- Essendon to Clyde
By train
To get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Jolimont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
32minA$5.30
CRAIGIEBURN
MERNDA
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssendon
- 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationFlagstaff14 min
- 4MERNDAWait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 5Ride to train stationJolimont6 min
- 6Walk toMelbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Avenue570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 70.
What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA.
Is there a direct train between Essendon and Melbourne Cricket Ground?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.
Which train line goes from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train and tram?
The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne by train and tram is about 40 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne.
How much is the train fare from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
The ride from Essendon to Melbourne Cricket Ground costs A$5.30.
