The fastest way from Brighton to Melbourne Cricket Ground takes about 49 min, on line Sandringham, 70, 246, with 1 transfer; walking adds about 25 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Sandringham towards Flinders Street Station: board at Middle Brighton Station, alight at Richmond Station — 9 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 70 towards Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11: board at Richmond Station/Swan St #8, alight at MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena #7C — 2 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde: board at Swan St/Punt Rd, alight at Wellington Pde/Hoddle St — 2 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at South Yarra Station, alight at Parliament Station — 2 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Parliament Station, alight at Jolimont-MCG Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Brighton
A bayside suburb famous for its colourful bathing boxes on Dendy Street Beach.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The 100,000-seat MCG in Yarra Park, served by Jolimont and Richmond stations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Brighton to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
A typical trip takes about 49 minutes, of which roughly 25 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Brighton to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Sandringham + 70, with 1 transfers.
