Howden Guineas Race Day

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Metropolitan train

Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse

Due to planned works there will be train bus replacement services operating to and from Flemington Racecourse for race day patrons.

Passengers are advised to board train bus replacement services from Footscray Station running directly to and from the Flemington Racecourse from 11am.

Passengers please note that train bus replacement services will also stop via Melbourne Showgrounds from 12.15pm for passengers travelling to and from the Melbourne Rodeo

Metropolitan tram

Regular Trams will operate via Route 57a between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 30: Flemington Racecourse/ 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 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. 

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