Events and public transport

Dangerous Goods 6XXL Festival

Extra services near Footscray Park on Saturday 24 January 2026

Public transport for events

Public transport for Dangerous Goods 6XXL Festival at Footscray Park on Saturday 24 January 2026. 

The event will run from 12pm to 10pm. Public Transport is free statewide on weekends in January. 

Before you travel

Plan your journey using Journey Planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey. 

If you use Journey Planner within 14 days of this event, you'll see all the extra services we've added to help you get there.

Metropolitan train

Getting to and from Footscray Park – It's a 10-minute walk between Flemington Racecourse and Footscray Park

Trains will run every 10 – 20 minutes between Flinders Street, Southern Cross, North Melbourne, and Flemington Racecourse Stations. There will be a break in services, with the last train departing Flinders Street towards Flemington Racecourse at 4:44pm. Trains will recommence from Flemington Racecourse towards Flinders Street from 8pm. 

Trains are also running to support an event at Flemington Racecourse. 

It’s a 15-minute walk between Footscray Station and Footscray Park. Take care crossing the busy roads. 

Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from Footscray Park

Extra Trams will operate on parts of Route 82. Unfortunately, all trams on this route have steps. Consider trains and buses if stepless travel is required. 

Metropolitan bus

Getting to Footscray Park

The following bus routes travels close to Footscray Park, refer to timetables to see when they run. Unfortunately, some of these routes conclude prior to the event finishing. 

  • Route 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray) Flemington Racecourse/Fischer Parade
  • Route 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds via Newmarket) Epsom Rd/Ascot Vale Rd.
  • Route 409 (Yarraville to Highpoint SC via Footscray) Henry Turner Reserve North/Farnsworth Ave
  • Route 406 (Keilor East – Footscray via Avondale Heights and Maribyrnong) Stirling/Moore St. Route 406 operates 24 hours on weekends. 

Regional train

Getting to and from Footscray Park

Walk 15 minutes from Footscray Station, taking care when crossing the busy roads or avoid the roads by changing trains at Southern Cross for trains to/from Flemington Racecourse. 

Additional information

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  • Top up your myki before travelling or set Auto Top Up so you never need to top up again. For more information, see Auto Top Up.
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  • For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
  • If you need more information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.