VRC Standish Handicap Race Day

Extra public transport services for the Standish Handicap Race Day at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 10 January 2026.

Gates open: 11:45am.

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Metropolitan train

Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse

Trains will operate from Southern Cross (Platform 8) stopping only at North Melbourne (Platform 2), to Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1). The first train is to depart Southern Cross at 11:30, and then every 30 minutes until the last train at 2:00pm

Leaving from Flemington Racecourse 

Trains will run from Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1), stopping only at North Melbourne (Platform 1) to Southern Cross (Platform 8). 

Trains are to depart Flemington Racecourse approximately as follows:

Metropolitan tram

Regular Trams will operate via Route 57a between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 30: Flemington Drive/ Epsom Road, for patrons wishing to make their way to and from the event. 

Metropolitan bus

Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse

The following bus route travels close to Flemington Racecourse: 

Passengers can catch buses from Footscray Station and alight at Langs Road/Showgrounds. 

Regional train

Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse

Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Flemington Racecourse service. Services will return then via Southern Cross Station.

Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for platform information. 

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