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From city to track in minutes - trains, trams and more make getting to Flemington easy.

TRAIN TO FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE  |  BUSES & TRAMS  | DRIVING & PARKING |  NON-RACE DAYS & OTHER  |  COURSE MAP

Public Transport

Train to Flemington

Train to Flemington

Catching the train is the quickest and easiest way to get to and from Flemington, with the trip to the city taking around 15 minutes. 

Metro trains run directly between Southern Cross Station and Flemington Racecourse on all race days, unless otherwise advised by the VRC or Public Transport Victoria. For the latest details and timetables, check out you chosen upcoming race day page.

During Melbourne Cup Carnival, services depart frequently from both platforms all day, making travel simple and stress-free.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Buses and Trams

Tram

Catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram from the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street and hop off at Flemington Drive (Stop 30), located right outside the main gate to the racecourse.

Please note: Route 57 does not operate low-floor trams. Passengers using mobility aids are advised to take the train to Flemington Racecourse for easier access.

Bus

Catch Route 472 from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Fisher Parade, with entry to Flemington via The Elms Gate entrance.

Or take Route 404 from Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Smithfield Road, where you can enter the racecourse through the Stables Drive entrance.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Planning to drive?

See below for Members & Public Parking, Taxis & Rideshare options.

 

Members Parking

Allocated Annual Reserved Car Sites and Ranks 1–4 can be accessed via Members Drive only.

The Members Unreserved Car Park begins from Row 15 and is accessible via Flemington Drive. Traffic management staff will be on hand on race days to guide all unreserved car park holders. 

Please note: Unreserved car parking is subject to availability. If spaces are full, members will be directed to the nearest available parking area.

 

Public Parking

Public Parking is available via the Epsom Road entrance.

 

Taxis & Rideshare

There are three taxi ranks in operation during the Melbourne Cup Carnival:

  • Main Rank – enter via Stables Drive off Smithfield Road
  • Riverbank Rank – access via a one-way road from Smithfield Road at Riverbank Entrance (Lynches Bridge)
  • Hill Gate Rank – access from Leonard Crescent

All three ranks operate for both drop-off and pick-up, each close to a main entrance. Taxis are a quick and reliable way to leave Flemington, with a steady supply ensuring you won’t have trouble finding a ride.

Patrons arriving by rideshare can be dropped off at any of the three main entrances: Main Gate, The Elms Gate, and Hill Gate.

Please note: rideshare is drop-off only. For your return trip, the only designated pick-up zone is adjacent to The Nursery, near The Birdcage pedestrian overpass. Patrons are encouraged to consider alternative transport options for their trip home.

Course Map

Other Transport

Footscray Shuttle

  • From 3:00 - 8:00pm across all days of Carnival, a free shuttle service will run from outside the Hill Gate to Footscray Station.

Crown Shuttle

  • From 3:00 - 8:00pm across all days of Carnival, a free shuttle service will run from the Main Rank outside the Phar Lap Entrance to Crown Casino in the CBD.

Elevate your racegoer experience with Microflite.

Their sophisticated aircraft will whisk you directly to Flemington Racecourse in style and comfort.

Speak to Microflite to arrange exclusive charter from Melbourne Heliport or another location.

To secure your booking, contact Microflite on (03) 8587 9700 or enquiry@microflite.com.au, or head to www.microflite.com.au to find out more.

Catch a train to Newmarket station (Craigieburn line) and then either walk (10mins) or take the No. 57 tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).

All train services are wheelchair accessible and passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA JOURNEY PLANNER

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information about attending at race day at Flemington