Public transport for the Cricket Big Bash League Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: Thursday 9 January 2025

It's time for a game of BBL cricket! Public transport is your best way to enjoy this, as the Melbourne Stars face off against Sydney Sixers to see who is going to qualify for the final series. Extra services will help you get to and from the MCG on Thursday 9 January.

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

Metro Trains Additional services 

Return service from Jolimont Station

• Mernda – leaving at 10:42pm from Platform 2
• Greensborough – leaving at 10:46pm from Platform 2
• Flinders Street – leaving at 10:35pm from Platform 1

Return service from Richmond Station 

• Ringwood - leaving at 10:41pm from Platform 9
• Glen Waverley – leaving at 11:00pm from Platform 10
• Frankston – leaving at 10:52pm from Platform 4
• Sandringham – leaving at 10:54pm from Platform 2

 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