Rugby International Tour – Australia (Wallabies) v British & Irish Lions

Events > Sport

For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions Tour returns to Australia for a festival of rugby. The British Irish Lions clash with the Wallabies in this high-stakes match at the MCG on Saturday 26 July.

Kick-off is at 7:45 pm.

Before you travel

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

Getting to and from the match

 Metropolitan train

Buses replace trains all day between North Melbourne and:

• Werribee
• Sunbury
• Williamstown.

We're running extra services to get you to and from the MCG.

Extra services

Richmond Station

Jolimont Station

Flinders Street Station

 Metropolitan tram

Route 70 trams from Docklands to Wattle Park run from Elizabeth St/Flinders St to Stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena.

You can also catch a Route 75 tram from Vermont South to Central Pier Docklands and get off at Stop 13 Wellington Parade/Simpson Street.

 Metropolitan bus

Route 246 buses from Elsternwick to Clifton Hill via St Kilda stop close to the MCG.

 Regional train

Coaches replace trains all day between Southern Cross Station and:

• Bairnsdale
• Gisborne
• Bendigo.

We're also running replacement coaches between East Pakenham and Traralgon due to Gippsland line upgrade works.

Extra V/Line services

More information 

• Before you travel, check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.
• Plan your journey using Journey planner.
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• For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
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