Public transport for the Melbourne Marathon: Sunday 15 October 2023
There are a number of extra services and public transport service changes in place for the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday 15 October.
Before you travel
Plan your journey using Journey planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.
Metropolitan tram
Service changes
4.30am to 11am
- Route 75 trams divert via Spring and La Trobe streets between Lansdowne Street and Central Pier Docklands.
4.30am to 11.05am
- No Route 67 trams run between Arts Precinct and Melbourne Central Station.
5.45am to 11.15am
- No Route 96 trams run between Acland Street and St Kilda Station.
First tram to 11am
- Route 35 trams will not run until 11am.
First tram to 11.05am
- No Route 3a, 5, 16, 64 and 72 trams run between Arts Precinct and Melbourne University.
- Route 1 trams run between East Coburg and South Melbourne Beach, diverting via Kings Way, William Street and La Trobe Street.
- Route 6 trams run in sections with no trams between Melbourne Central Station and Arts Precinct.
First tram to 12pm
- Route 58 trams run in sections with no trams between Wells Street and Anzac Station.
First tram to 1.45pm
- No Route 70 trams run between MCG Gates 4-7 / John Cain Arena and Waterfront City Docklands.
Extra trams
First tram to 11.05am
- Extra trams will run on Swanston Street between Melbourne University and Melbourne Central Station.
4.30am to 11am
- Extra trams will run on Flinders Street between Waterfront City Docklands and Flinders Street Station / Elizabeth Street.
View further information about closed stops, alternative travel and accessibility here.
Plan your journey using Journey planner.
Metropolitan bus
The following bus routes will be impacted by service changes for the duration of the event, including bus diversions and stop closures:
View information about service changes and stop closures for Route 246 here.
View information about service changes and stop closures for Routes 600 and 922 here.
View information about service changes and stop closures for Routes 605 and 606 here.
View information about service changes and stop closures for Route 903 here.
Plan your journey using Journey planner.