Builders Union Picnic Day
Public transport for the Builder’s Union Picnic Day at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Monday 1 December 2025.
The event will run from 8.30am to 3pm.
Before you travel
Plan your journey using Journey Planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.
If you use Journey Planner, you'll see all the extra services we've added to help you get there.
Metropolitan train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds on Friday:
- Extra trains will operate from Flinders Street (Platform 8/9), stopping at Southern Cross (Platforms 13/14) and North Melbourne (Platforms 5/6) in both directions, then express to the Showgrounds (Platform 1).
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Regular Trams will operate via Route 57 between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 32 Sandown Road/ Epsom Road, for patrons wishing to make their way to and from the event.
Metropolitan bus
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
The following bus route travels close to Melbourne Showgrounds:
- Route 472(Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray) (please note service may finish prior to the end of the music festival)
Passengers can catch buses from Footscray Station and alight at Langs Road/Showgrounds.
Regional train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service. Services will return then via Southern Cross Station.
Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.
Additional information
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- For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
- If you need more information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.