Getting to Flemington

From city to track in minutes - trains, trams and more make getting to Flemington easy.

New Year's Eve Race Day Trains

Departing Flinders Street Station

2:39 PM - 5:44 PM Stopping North Melbourne through to Flemington Racecourse.

Departing Southern Cross Station

7:16 PM - 10:25 PM Stopping North Melbourne through to Flemington Racecourse.

6:54 PM - 1:20 AM: Trains will depart Flemington, stopping North Melbourne through to Southern Cross Station, leaving approximately every 30 minutes.

The first train to depart after the 9.30pm fireworks will be at 9.59pm, with trains departing approximately every 30 minutes until 11pm.

After the midnight fireworks trains will depart Flemington at 12:25am, 12:52am and 1:20am.

Public Transport

Train to Flemington

We recommend travelling to Flemington by train to Flemington Racecourse station and entering via Train Gate Entry.

Metro trains run directly between Southern Cross Station and Flemington Racecourse on all race days, unless otherwise advised by the VRC or Public Transport Victoria.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Buses and Trams

Tram

Catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram from the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street and hop off at Flemington Drive (Stop 30), located right outside the main gate to the racecourse.

Please note: Route 57 does not operate low-floor trams. Passengers using mobility aids are advised to take the train to Flemington Racecourse for easier access.

Bus

Catch Route 472 from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Fisher Parade, with entry to Flemington via The Elms Gate entrance.

Or take Route 404 from Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Smithfield Road, where you can enter the racecourse through the Stables Drive entrance.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Rideshare

Patrons arriving by rideshare can be dropped off at the main entrance at the Main Gate.

DiDi is the official rideshare partner of the VRC!

RIDE WITH DIDI

Taxi's

There is one taxi rank in operation, the Main Rank, which can be accessed via Stables Drive off Smithfield Drive.

Planning to drive?

See below for Members & Public Parking, Taxis & Rideshare options.

Members Parking

Allocated Annual Reserved Car Sites and Ranks 1–4 can be accessed via Members Drive only.

The Members Unreserved Car Park begins from Row 15 and is accessible via Flemington Drive. Traffic management staff will be on hand on race days to guide all unreserved car park holders.

Please note: Unreserved car parking is subject to availability. If spaces are full, members will be directed to the nearest available parking area.

Public Parking

Public Parking at Flemington Racecourse is complimentary for race day ticket holders, with the best entry point through Flemington Drive off Epsom Road.

Course Map

Other Transport

Catch a train to Newmarket station (Craigieburn line) and then either walk (10mins) or take the No. 57 tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).

All train services are wheelchair accessible and passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA JOURNEY PLANNER

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information about attending at race day at Flemington

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