Plan about 44 min for the trip from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Brighton, on line Hurstbridge, Sandringham, Mernda, with 1 transfer, and about 14 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Hurstbridge towards Flinders Street Station: board at Jolimont-MCG Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 1 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line Sandringham towards Sandringham Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at North Brighton Station — 9 stops, 20 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Flinders Street Station: board at Jolimont-MCG Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Elsternwick Station/Horne St: board at West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St, alight at Swan St/Punt Rd — 3 stops, 3 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The 100,000-seat MCG in Yarra Park, served by Jolimont and Richmond stations.
Brighton
A bayside suburb famous for its colourful bathing boxes on Dendy Street Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Brighton?
A typical trip takes about 44 minutes, of which roughly 14 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Brighton?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Hurstbridge + Sandringham, with 1 transfers.
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