Public transport for the Cricket Big Bash League Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: Saturday 4 January 2025

Events > Sport

The Big Bash League is back for another season bringing all the colour and excitement to the MCG. There are some amazing fixtures – perfect for a New Year Party Bash in style! Public transport is your best way to enjoy this. Extra services will help you get to and from the MCG on Saturday 4 January 2025.

The event will begin at 7.15pm. 

Before you travel

Plan your journey using Journey planner. Check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.

 Metropolitan train

Please note the following occupations: 

• • Replacement buses running between North Melbourne station and Sunbury station 
  • Pakenham / Cranbourne train lines will terminate at Caulfield station 

Metro Trains Additional services 

Forward service to Jolimont Station 

• Mernda – leaving at 5:30pm from Platform 1 
• Greensborough – leaving at 5:54pm from Platform 2 

Forward service to Richmond Station 

• Glen Waverley – leaving at 5:55pm from Platform 2 
• Sandringham – leaving at 6:05pm from Platform 1 

Forward service to Flinders Street Station 

• Craigieburn – leaving at 5:45pm from Platform 1 

Return service from Flinders Street Station 

• Craigieburn – leaving at 11:00pm from Platform 4 
• Werribee – leaving at 10:59pm from Platform 9 

Return service from Jolimont Station

• Greensborough – leaving at 10:40pm and 10:48pm from Platform 2 
• Mernda – leaving at 10:35pm and 10:52 pm from Platform 2 
• Eltham – leaving at 10:40pm from Platform 2 

Return service from Richmond Station 

• Frankston – leaving at 10:49pm from Platform 4 
• Glen Waverley – leaving at 10:53pm and 11:05pm from Platform 10 
• Sandringham – leaving at 10:54pm and 11:14pm from Platform 2 
• Cheltenham – leaving at 10:56pm and 11:09pm from Platform 4 
• Caulfield – leaving at 11:16pm from Platform 4 
• Ringwood - leaving at 11:43pm and 11:10pm from Platform 9 

 Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from the MCG 

Route 70 

• Passengers can catch tram services alighting at stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena.  

Route 75 

• Passengers can catch tram services alighting at Stop 13 Wellington Parade/Simpson Street. 

 Metropolitan bus

Customers can catch the following buses close to the MCG: 

Route 246

• Please note, services may terminate prior to the end of the match.

 Regional train

Normal services departing from Southern Cross Station