Public transport for VRC Super Saturday Raceday: Saturday 6 March 2021

Events > Racing

Extra public transport services are running to and from VRC Super Saturday Raceday at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 6 March 2021.

Gates open: 10.50am

First race: 12.20pm

Before you travel

We strongly encourage you to register your myki so that we can contact you if you have been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) on a public transport service. Register your myki now - it’s quick and easy.

When travelling on public transport you must wear a fitted face mask covering your nose and mouth, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so, and ensure you wear it for your entire journey.

Plan your journey using Journey Planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.

 Metropolitan train

Getting to the Racecourse

Train services will operate from Southern Cross Station (Platform 8) to Flemington Racecourse stopping at North Melbourne (Platform 2) and express to Flemington Racecourse Station (Platform 1).

Trains depart Southern Cross Station:

• 10.30am until 1.03pm every 20 minutes

Leaving the Racecourse

Train services will operate from Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1) to Southern Cross Station (Platform 8), stopping at North Melbourne (Platform 1).

Trains to depart from:

• 4.25pm until 5.46pm every 40 minutes
• 5.46pm until 7.46pm every 20 minutes

Plan your journey using Journey planner.

 Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from the Racecourse

Passengers can catch a Route 57 tram, alighting at Stop 29 Racecourse Road/Flemington Racecourse.

Plan your journey using Journey planner.

 Metropolitan bus

Getting to and from the Racecourse

The following bus route travels close to the Racecourse:

• Route 404 (Footscray - Moonee Ponds via Newmarket) (please note service may finish prior to the end of the raceday)

Plan your journey using Journey planner.

 Regional train

Getting to the Racecourse

Passengers arriving at North Melbourne and Southern Cross stations are advised to change trains and catch a Racecourse service.

Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.

Plan your journey using Journey planner.

Leaving the Racecourse

Passengers are advised to catch any train from the Racecourse and alight at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations and change to a regional train.

Refer to the Metropolitan train section above for service times.

Plan your journey using Journey planner.