Melbourne Rodeo
Public transport for the Melbourne Rodeo at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday 28 February.
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Metropolitan train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Due to planned works there will be train bus replacement services operating to and from Melbourne Showgrounds for Melbourne Rodeo patrons.
Passengers are advised to board train bus replacement services from Footscray Station running directly to and from the Melbourne Showgrounds from 12.15pm.
Passengers please note that train bus replacement services will also stop via Flemington Racecourse for passengers travelling to and from the Howden Guineas Race Day.
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Regular Trams will operate via Route 57 between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds, 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 can alight at Footscray Station to connect with train bus replacement services running to and from Flemington Racecourse.
Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Werribee Line train to Footscray Station to connect with train bus replacement services running to and from Flemington Racecourse.
Additional information
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