Getting from North Melbourne to Melbourne Cricket Ground takes about 25 min by public transport, on line 57, Mernda, Hurstbridge, with 1 transfer, with about 5 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 57 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Haines St/Abbotsford St #16, alight at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 — 10 stops, 13 min ride.
- 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 58 towards Glenferrie Rd/Toorak Rd #139: board at Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15, alight at Flagstaff Station/William St #7 — 6 stops, 9 min ride.
About the origin and destination
North Melbourne
A Victorian-era inner suburb near Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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 North Melbourne to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
A typical trip takes about 25 minutes, of which roughly 5 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from North Melbourne to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 57 + Mernda, with 1 transfers.
From North Melbourne onward
