Grand Prix 2026
There will be more than 5,000 extra tram services and 128 extra train services.
Travel is free on trams and trains between the city and Albert Park.
Plan your journey
The road and public transport network will be very busy. Plan your journey before you travel using the Journey Planner below.
Type in your desired Gate followed by Grand Prix or Albert Park.
More ways to move to the Grand Prix TM
Heading to Gate 5
- Catch a train to the new Anzac Station on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line which is now running through the Metro Tunnel. During busy times, trains arrive every 4-5 minutes.
- Use Exit 3, then walk about 8 minutes to Gate 5.
- You can also catch a shuttle tram to gates 8, 9 and 10 from Anzac Station.
Learn more about using the new Metro Tunnel.
Grand Prix ™ Tram Shuttles
Heading to gates 1 and 2
Take a shuttle tram from Southern Cross Station.
Heading to Gate 3
Take a shuttle tram from Flagstaff Station on William Street.
Heading to gates 5, 8, 9 and 10
Take a shuttle tram from Melbourne Central or Flinders Street stations. Shuttle services run every 1-2 minutes at peak times.
Leaving the Grand Prix™
Skip the crowds, head to Gate 5 and walk 8 minutes to Anzac Station.
If you are leaving at peak times in the afternoon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will be wait times for tram shuttles of up to 40 minutes at gates 1 and 2.
On Sunday, wait times could be up to an hour.
You can also walk about 30 minutes to the city, if you are able, hire an e-bike or take in some of the hospitality and entertainment at the Grand Prix™ until crowds ease.
Free travel
Shuttle trams from the city to Albert Park are free with your Grand Prix™ ticket, on the day of travel.
Trains between State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations are also free with your Grand Prix ™ ticket, on the day of travel.
IMPORTANT: If you’re catching the train to Anzac Station from anywhere other than Town Hall or State Library stations, you will need to tap on your myki to ensure you have a valid ticket.
Accessibility
We want everyone to enjoy the Grand Prix™ - and that includes easy, stress-free access for all.
If you have accessibility needs, gates 1 and 5 are the best options.
Tram passengers with accessibility needs can access Gate 1 at the Middle Park tram stop.
Travellers Aid will assist passengers with accessibility needs at the following locations:
- Gate 1: Wheelchair support available between the Middle Park tram stop and Gate 1.
- Gate 5: An accessible buggy operates between Anzac Station (Exit 3) and Gate 5.
- Gate 10: Buggy Transfer Service between the corner of St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street to Gate 10. When inside Gate 10, Travellers Aid can provide wheelchair assistance to the What Ability Foundation viewing platform.
* Please note: Tram stop 30: St Kilda Junction is not wheelchair/mobility aid accessible. Please get off the tram at Stop 20 Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd or take a train to Anzac Station and use Gate 5.
More transport information will be added to this page soon.
Road disruptions
Albert Park is closed to all traffic, including Lakeside Drive and nearby roads.
Kings Way will be very busy, so allow extra time.
Spencer Street, Bourke Street, Flinders Street and St Kilda Road will also have short-term closures to keep pedestrians and trams moving safely.
There’s no public parking inside Albert Park. Some local roads will have changed parking rules so check road signs in the area.
Need a ride? Use the dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones on:
- Canterbury Road
- Albert Road
- Fitzroy Street
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.