Coven Tattoo and Arts Expo
Public Transport to and from the Melbourne Showgrounds from Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 October 2026.
Extra services will run for to and from the Coven Tattoo and Arts Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds, from Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 October 2026.
The event will commence from 10am to 9pm on Saturday.
The event will commence from 10am to 7pm on Sunday.
Please see the event website for further details.
Please note there will be coinciding events occurring at the Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 24 October. Please be aware when boarding extra services on Saturday, there will be selected journey’s travelling to and from both locations.
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Saturday 24 October
Metropolitan train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Extra trains will operate to and from Melbourne Showgrounds, running from Flinders Street (Platform 9), stopping at Southern Cross (Platforms 13/14) and North Melbourne (Platforms 5/6) in both directions, then express to the Showgrounds (Platform 1).
The first train to depart Flinders Steet to the Melbourne Showgrounds will be at 8.40am, every 30 minutes.
From 10.10am, trains will extend to the Flemington Racecourse and only stop via the Melbourne Showgrounds on the return to Flinders Street.
The last train to depart Melbourne Showgrounds will be at 9.20pm.
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Normal and Extra Trams will operate via Route 57/ 57a West Maribyrnong-Flinders Street Station, between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds.
Passengers can alight at Stop 33 for the event.
Metropolitan bus
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
The following bus route travels close to Flemington Racecourse:
- Route 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray) (please note service may finish prior to the end of the music festival)
Passengers can catch buses from Footscray Station and alight at Langs Road/Showgrounds.
Regional train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service. Services will return then via Southern Cross Station.
Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.
Sunday 25 October
Metropolitan train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Normal Trains operate via Newmarket Station on the Craigieburn Line.
Passengers can board a Craigieburn service to Newmarket Station, exit and walk 1 minute towards Racecourse Road, then connect with Tram 57 towards West Maribyrnong via Melbourne Showgrounds.
Passengers can board trams between at Stop 26 Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd and Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds.
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Normal and Extra Trams will operate via Route 57/ 57a West Maribyrnong-Flinders Street Station, between Stop 01 Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street and Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds.
Passengers can alight at Stop 33 for the event.
Metropolitan bus
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
The following bus route travels close to Flemington Racecourse:
- Route 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray) (please note service may finish prior to the end of the music festival)
Passengers can catch buses from Footscray Station and alight at Langs Road/Showgrounds.
Regional train
Getting to and from Melbourne Showgrounds
Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service. Services will return then via Southern Cross Station.
Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.
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.
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