From South Yarra to Melbourne Cricket Ground the trip by public transport takes about 15 min, on line Frankston, Hurstbridge, Mernda, with 1 transfer, plus about 3 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at South Yarra Station, alight at Parliament Station — 2 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line Hurstbridge towards Hurstbridge Station: board at Parliament Station, alight at Jolimont-MCG Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Jolimont-MCG Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde: board at Lang St/Punt Rd, alight at Wellington Pde/Hoddle St — 7 stops, 8 min ride.
About the origin and destination
South Yarra
An upmarket suburb with Chapel Street, Toorak Road and the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby.
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 South Yarra to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
A typical trip takes about 15 minutes, of which roughly 3 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from South Yarra to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
There is a direct connection — line 246, no transfers.
