Public transport for Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Plan ahead by using Journey planner or by downloading the free PTV app.

Ticketing

• On public holidays, your daily myki fare is capped at $7.60 ($3.80 for concessions and seniors), giving you unlimited travel all day.
• While some concession holders receive free travel on weekends, however this does not apply on public holidays.
• Public holiday fare caps apply to all passengers, including seniors.

For more information, visit Tickets and myki - Transport Victoria.

Metropolitan train

• Metro trains will run to a Saturday timetable.
• Night Network services will not run.

We're running extra services to Flemington Racecourse for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Metropolitan tram

• Trams will run to a Saturday timetable, with the last tram running one hour earlier than usual.
• Night network services will not run.

Regional train and coach

• V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable.
• Scheduled coach services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

Metropolitan and regional bus

• Metropolitan buses will mostly run to a Saturday timetable, with some exceptions.
• Regional bus services will vary depending on the operator.
• Night network services will not run.

Plan ahead by using the Journey planner or by downloading the free PTV app for real-time travel information.