Getting from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Cricket Ground takes about 13 min by public transport, on line Mernda, Hurstbridge, 75, with no transfers, with about 8 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Jolimont-MCG Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Hurstbridge towards Hurstbridge Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Jolimont-MCG Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 75 towards Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75: board at Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, alight at Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 — 6 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne CBD
The grid of the Hoddle plan, with laneways, arcades, Bourke Street Mall and the free tram zone.
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 Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
A typical trip takes about 13 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
There is a direct connection — line Mernda, Hurstbridge, 75, no transfers.
From Melbourne CBD onward
