Cox Plate
We're running extra trams and trains to get passengers to the Cox Plate at Flemington Racecourse! With redevelopment underway at Moonee Valley, the 2026 Cox Plate will be held at Flemington for the very first time. Public transport is your best way to enjoy it, with extra services to help you get to and from the Flemington Racecourse.
- Gates open: 10:30am
- First race: 12:25pm
- Last race: 5:50pm
Please note that the Cox Plate coincides with the Future Drive Australia and The Coven: Tattoo & Arts Expo at the Showgrounds, so passengers can expect higher than normal crowds on public transport, particularly on train services operating via Showgrounds and route 57 trams to the Showgrounds.
Plan your journey
Plan your journey using Journey Planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.
Metropolitan train
Getting to Flemington Racecourse
Trains will depart Flinders Street (Platform 9) stopping at Southern Cross (Platform 13 & 14) and North Melbourne (Platform 5 & 6) stations, then running express to Showgrounds (Platform 1) then to Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1) in both directions.
Passengers travelling to Flemington Racecourse should ensure they board a service that continues beyond Showgrounds to Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1), as some trains will terminate at Showgrounds only.
Train services from Flinders Street to Flemington Racecourse will operate from 10:10am to 5:00pm
- From 10:10am to 1:30pm, trains will operate every 6 minutes
- From 1:30pm to 5:00pm, trains will operate every 10 minutes
Leaving from Flemington Racecourse
Trains will depart Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1) stopping at Southern Cross (Platform 14), North Melbourne (Platform 6) and Flinders Street (Platform 8 & 9) stations in both directions.
Train services from Flemington Racecourse to Flinders Street Station will operate from 1:30pm to 9:00pm
- From 1:30pm to 5:10pm, trains will operate every 10 minutes
- From 5:20pm to 8:25pm, trains will operate every 4 minutes
- From 8:25pm to 9:00pm, trains will operate every 10 minutes
- The last service will operate at 9:00pm
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse
- Trams will operate via Route 57 from Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and passengers can alight at Stop 32 Sandown Road/ Epsom Road via Flemington Road.
Route 57a – Racecourse Shuttles
- Additional shuttle services will operate from 10:00am to 8:50pm between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 33 Showground via Flemington Road.
Route 57a – West Maribyrnong Shuttles
- Additional shuttle services will operate from 5:00pm to 8:50pm between Stop 49 Central Park Ave/Cordite Ave and Stop 19 Royal Children’s Hospital/Flemington Road via Flemington Road.
Metropolitan bus
Getting to and from Flemington Racecourse
The following bus route travels close to Flemington:
- Route 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray)
Passengers can catch buses from Footscray Station and alight at Langs Road/Showgrounds.
Plan your journey using Journey Planner.
Regional train
Getting to Flemington Racecourse
Passengers arriving at North Melbourne and Southern Cross stations are advised to change trains and catch a Showgrounds service.
Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.
Plan your journey using Journey Planner.
Leaving Flemington Racecourse
Passengers are advised to catch any train from Showgrounds and alight at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations and change to a regional train.
Refer to the Metropolitan train section above for service times.
Plan your journey using Journey Planner.
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.