Melbourne Royal Show
We run extra public transport services for the Melbourne Royal Show each year.
The Melbourne Showgrounds transforms for the Melbourne Royal Show each year.
View the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show precinct map.
To get the top tips on public transport travel, check this page in the weeks before this event.
Plan 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.
Need help to get started? View Showgrounds Station in Journey Planner.
Trains
Trains run in and out of Showgrounds Station during the show.
Catch the train to the Melbourne Showgrounds from:
First and last service
Services to Showgrounds Station run during specific times when the Melbourne Royal Show is on.
Tram
The closest tram stops to Melbourne Showgrounds are:
| Route | Recommended stops | Estimated walking time to Melbourne Showgrounds entrance |
|---|---|---|
| 57 West Maribyrnong to Flinders Street Station and City | 32 Sandown/Epsom Road | 5 minutes |
| 31 Racing Victoria/400 Epsom Road | 10 minutes | |
| 29 Flemington Racecourse/Racecourse Road | 15 minutes |
Bus
Take these bus services for the Melbourne Royal Show.
| Bus route | Recommended bus stops | Estimated walking time to Melbourne Showgrounds entrance |
|---|---|---|
| 472 Williamstown to Moonee Ponds via Footscray | RAS Showgrounds/Langs Road | 4 minutes |
| 404 Footscray to Moonee Ponds via Newmarket | Epsom Road/Smithfield Road | 20 minutes |
| Gatehouse Drive/Smithfield Road | 25 minutes |
Start travelling
Make sure you check disruptions information before you travel.
myki - your ticket to travel
Disruptions
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.
- VicTraffic: Road closures, bushfire activity and other events on Victoria’s roads may affect your journey. Plan a safer trip by viewing real-time alerts on VicTraffic.