Public transport for VRC Super Saturday RaceDay: Saturday 9 March 2024

Extra public transport services are running to and from VRC Super Saturday Raceday at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 9 March 2024.

Gates open: 11am

First race: 12.05pm

Before you travel

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

Make your journey hassle-free and remember to top up your myki and have it ready to use before travelling.

• Download the Flemington precinct map (PDF) 455 KB
• Download the Flemington precinct map - accessible version (DOCX) 30 KB

 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 then to Flemington Racecourse Station (Platform 1).

Trains depart Southern Cross Station from:

• 10:47am until 1.07pm every 20 minutes

Leaving the Racecourse

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

Trains depart from:

• 4.43pm until 5:27pm every 40 minutes
• 5:55pm until 7.23pm 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 Flemington Racecourse:

• Route 404 (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 train 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.

Plan your journey using Journey Planner.

Additional information 

• Please check the Disruptions page for notification of any service changes that may affect your journey to and from the event.
• To plan your route, please utilise the PTV Journey planner.
• Download the free PTV mobile apps for Android and iOS and access public transport information on the go.
• Customers requiring accessibility information and assistance, see Accessible transport.
• Customers are advised to top up prior to travelling or to set auto top up so that you never need to top up again. For more information, see auto top up your myki.
• For information on ticketing for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
• Customers needing further information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily) prior to travelling.

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