Melbourne Transport and Parking

The Melbourne Showgrounds boasts excellent transport access from the city.

  • Melway’s Reference Map 28F10
  • Bus stops are conveniently located on Langs Road and Epsom Road. Bus service number 472 travels between Williamstown and Moonee Ponds via Footscray along Langs Road.
  • Tram number 57 leaves Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, and travels along Epsom Road to the Main Gate.
    • Extra trams will be running to help with moving more people.
  • Trains have been organised to travel from the CBD to the Melbourne Showgrounds for the Saturday and Sunday.
    • Trains will depart every 20 minutes from 9:40am-6:00pm from CBD to Showgrounds
    • Trains will depart every 20 minutes from 10:00am-6:20pm from Showgrounds to CBD
    • Trains will depart from Platforms 8 & 9 at Flinders Street, Platforms 13 & 14 from South Cross, Platforms 5 & 6 from North Melbourne
    • Visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for more information on public transport
  • Parking is available for 1,200 cars on site. Parking will be charged at $5 cash per vehicle.
  • Road access is 15 minutes from the city via Flemington and Racecourse Roads, or off City Link at Racecourse Road.
  • Click here to see a Google Maps image of the path to take from Southern Cross Station to the Entry Gate. The track follows the Maribyrnong Bike Trail.