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Public Transport

Where

Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale.

When

Saturday 22 September to Tuesday 2 October.
Gates open: 9.30am
Gates close: 9.30pm

Getting there

Public transport is the best way of getting to the Royal Melbourne Show, particularly travelling by train.

Take advantage of the new Entry & Travel Saver which combines the convenience of public transport and great savings on entry to this year's Show. From only $18 the new Entry & Travel Saver includes public transport to and from Melbourne Showgrounds and entry to the Show. Tickets are on sale until 2 October from Ticketek (not available to purchase at the gate.) See Buy Tickets page for conditions.



Train
  • Depart Flinders Street Station every 10 minutes from 8.50am.
  • Stop at Southern Cross and North Melbourne stations.
  • Travel frequently throughout the day and evening.
  • Last train departs Melbourne Showgrounds at 10.30pm.
  • Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.


Tram
  • Catch Tram number 57 from the corner of Flinders & Elizabeth streets to Melbourne Showgrounds Gate 1 on Epsom Road.
  • Service runs from 6am - 12.30am except Sunday September 30 where the service runs from 7.44am - 11.11pm.
  • Travel time is approximately 25 minutes.


Bus
  • Catch 404 service from Footscray to Moonee Ponds
  • Catch 472 service from Williamstown to Moonee Ponds
  • Both of these services travel regularly to Melbourne Showgrounds precinct.

Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au or phone Public Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007 to plan your journey.

V/Line Country Train and Bus Services

  • V/Line has a special Off-Peak Event Ticket for Royal Melbourne Show ticket holders. Passengers with 2012 Royal Melbourne Show tickets can travel Economy Off Peak return for only $14 from any destination on the V/Line network. This ticket is available Saturday, 22 September to Tuesday, 2 October.
  • Customers must present their pre-purchased 2012 admission ticket when buying their V/Line Special Event Ticket and need to carry both their Show and V/Line ticket with them. The Special Event fare also includes free metropolitan travel on trains, trams and buses to get to and from the Show.

Not available for travel Monday-Friday on services arriving in Melbourne before 9am and departing Melbourne between 4- 6pm. For full conditions visit www.vline.com.au.