Melbourne Cup Carnival
We're running extra services to get you to the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, including:
View the Flemington event precinct map [PDF].
Plan your journey
If you use Journey Planner within 14 days of this event, you'll see all the extra services we've added to help you get there.
Need help to get started? View Flemington Racecourse Station in Journey Planner.
Tickets and disruptions
Make sure you check disruptions information before you travel.
Train
Trains will run every 10 minutes in and out of Flemington Racecourse Station during the carnival. Use Journey Planner for your trip.
Catch the train to Flemington Racecourse Station from:
Note there will be lots of travellers using Flemington Racecourse Station.
First and last service
Services to Flemington Racecourse Station run during specific times when the Melbourne Cup Carnival is on.
| Leaving from | First train to Flemington | Last train leaving Flemington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Day | Flinders Street | 9.11am | 9pm |
| Southern Cross | 9.14am | ||
| Melbourne Cup | Flinders Street | 8.45am | |
| Southern Cross | 8.43am | ||
| Oaks Day | Flinders Street | 11.10am | 8.59pm |
| Southern Cross | 11.13am | ||
| Stakes Day | Flinders Street | 10.41am | 9pm |
| Southern Cross | 10.47am |
Tram
The closest tram stops to Flemington Racecourse are:
| Route | Recommended stops | Estimated walking time to Flemington Racecourse entrance |
|---|---|---|
| 57 West Maribyrnong to Flinders Street Station and City | 32 Sandown/Epsom Road | 5 minutes |
| 31 Racing Victoria/400 Epsom Road | 10 minutes | |
| 29 Flemington Racecourse/Racecourse Road | 15 minutes |
Use Journey Planner for your trip.
First and last service
Services to Flemington Racecourse Station run during specific times when the Melbourne Cup Carnival is on.
| First tram | Last tram | |
|---|---|---|
| Stakes Day | ||
| Derby Day | 9am | 9pm |
| Melbourne Cup | 8.30am | 8.15pm |
| Oaks Day | 10.30am | 9pm |
During the carnival, the route 57a tram runs between:
View these extra services in Journey Planner.
One tram stop is closed during the carnival: 33 Melbourne Showgrounds/Union Road.
Bus
Take these bus services for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
| Bus route | Recommended bus stops | Estimated walking time to Flemington Racecourse entrance |
|---|---|---|
| 472 Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray | RAS Showgrounds/Langs Road | 4 minutes |
| 404 Footscray to Moonee Ponds via Newmarket | Epsom Road/Smithfield Road | 20 minutes |
| Gatehouse Drive/Smithfield Road | 25 minutes |
Other helpful resources
- Visitors to Victoria: Here for a special event? Read more about our public transport system.
- Help and support: View popular public transport topics, including ticketing.
- Accessible travel: View resources for people with accessibility needs on public transport.
- VicTraffic: Road closures, bushfire activity and other events on Victoria’s roads may affect your journey. Plan a safer trip by viewing real-time alerts on VicTraffic.