Getting Here
Plan your journey to the Melbourne Royal Show with everything you need to know about getting here, including transport options, parking information and accessibility.
KIDS TRAVEL FREE. ADULT FARES HALF PRICE. V/LINE CAPPED at $5.70
Getting to the Melbourne Royal Show is even better value in 2026.
Under 18s travel free across Victoria with a Youth myki, while public transport fares for adults are half price.
Whether you’re travelling by metropolitan train, tram, bus or V/Line, these cheaper fares make it easier and more affordable to get to the Show.
You’ll need a valid myki or eligible regional ticket for your journey.
Public Transport Options
Metro Trains will have extra services running every 10 minutes in and out of Showgrounds Station during morning peak times, with trains departing from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and North Melbourne stations. The first service departs from Flinders Street Station at 9.10am. Last train to the city departs Showgrounds Station at 10.30pm.
Plan your Journey by PTRoute 57 from Stop 1 Elizabeth St/Flinders St to Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd. Extra trams run every day of the Show. Get the Tram Tracker app for real-time tram arrival information.
Plan your Journey by PTCatch 404 service from Footscray to Moonee Ponds to Ascot Vale Rd/Epsom Rd.
Catch 472 service from Williamstown to Moonee Ponds to Langs Rd/ Epsom Rd.
Both of these services travel regularly to Melbourne Showgrounds precinct.
Plan your Journey by PTDriving to the Show
Paid car parking is available for $30 per day per vehicle (card only) at the VRC managed car park at Flemington Racecourse.
Access to the Flemington Racecourse carpark is via Flemington Drive on Epsom Rd and Stables Drive via Smithfield Road.
The Flemington Racecourse carpark is open from 8am daily, with last car entries at 8pm. Patrons parking at Flemington Racecourse can access Melbourne Showgrounds via the rail underpass.
Important Parking Information for Saturday 3 October
Due to Turnbull Stakes Day, please note there will be limited Melbourne Royal Show parking available at Flemington Racecourse. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use Metro Trains as the best way to get to the Show.
Plan ahead
Visitors are advised to plan their journey in advance and make use of public transportation options, including trains, which provide direct access to the Melbourne Showgrounds. Taxis, rideshares and carpooling are also recommended if driving is necessary.
Plan your journey on Google Maps
There are 48 accessible parking bays available on-site at the Melbourne Showgrounds. These accessible car parking bays are available during the Show from 9.30am daily and can be accessed via the VIP & Accessible Carpark Gate 7 (off Leonards Crescent) until capacity is reached. Accessible parking has a $30 fee payable by eftpos only (No Cash Sales)
If you require an accessible spot, please notify the car park attendant upon arrival so that they can allocate one if available. You must have a valid accessible parking permit on display.
In the event the on-site accessible parking has reached capacity patrons will have the option to drop off passengers by the accessible entrance via the VIP & Accessible Carpark.
Additional accessible parking is available off-site within Flemington Racecourse. Patrons using this car park should be aware that access to the Show via Gate 9 requires a walk through the rail underpass and includes an uphill section from the car park to the entrance. Rest areas are available along the route; however, where possible, it is recommended that passengers who may find this journey challenging are dropped off at the above-mentioned accessible drop-off zone (Gate 7) to provide easier access to the Show.
Parking must be purchased (at a cost of $30) on the day you are attending and cannot be pre-booked. Patron’s parking in accessible bays must have a valid Australian Disability Parking permit on display.
The accessible drop off location for patrons arriving via Taxi or Ride Share will be via the Epsom Road Entrance.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
Plan your journey on Google mapsFrom the West
Take Ballarat Rd or the Princes Hwy to Smithfield Rd to enter the Flemington Racecourse car park.
From the East
Take Brunswick Rd/Maribyrnong Rd to Epsom Rd to enter the Flemington Racecourse car park.
From the North
Take Brunswick Rd/Maribyrnong Rd to Epsom Rd to enter the Flemington Racecourse car park.
From the South
Take Footscray Rd, Whitehall St, Moore St to Smithfield Rd to enter the Flemington Racecourse car park.
From the City
Take Dynon Rd, Moore St to Smithfield Rd to enter the Flemington Racecourse car park.
Plan your journey on Google Maps