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How to get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by tram?

From Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by tram

To get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station to Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station. Next, take the 70 tram from Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4 station to Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The tram schedule from Essendon Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Rod Laver Arena on the Moovit app.

70minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Tram - 70
70
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Earl St/Matthews Ave #56
    ID 19479
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17877
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
    ID 18089
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b
    ID 18108
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena

The distance between Essendon Airport, Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne is approximately 16.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tram timetable from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena

To check the tram timetable from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essendon Airport) and destination (Rod Laver Arena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Tram line 59, Tram line 70.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon Airport and Rod Laver Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena?

    The 59 tram line goes from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station near Essendon Airport in Strathmore to Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station near Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon Airport in Strathmore and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Essendon Airport to get to Rod Laver Arena?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station near Essendon Airport in Strathmore.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon Airport and Rod Laver Arena?

    Get off the tram at the Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station, which is closest to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena?

    The ride from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena costs A$5.30.

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