Events and public transport

NRL 2026

We're running extra public transport services to help you get to the NRL.

Public transport for events

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.
 

New ways to move to AAMI Park

The Metro Tunnel is now open, bringing new ways to get you to and from the game.

Trains on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line will no longer stop at Richmond Station or go through the City Loop.

Via the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line

Transport optionArrive atWalking time to AAMI Park
Train: Get off at Caulfield or Malvern stations and change to the Frankston Line.Richmond StationAround 8 minutes
Train: Get off at Town Hall Station and change to Flinders Street Station for trains to Richmond Station.Richmond StationAround 8 minutes
Train: Get off at State Library Station and change to Melbourne Central Station for trains to Jolimont Station.Jolimont StationAround 10-15 minutes
Tram: Get off at Town Hall Station and change to tram Route 48 on Collins Street, or routes 70 or 75 on Flinders Street.Melbourne ParkAround 4 minutes

If you have accessibility needs and need to get to the MCG, Town Hall Station is the best option.

You can change at Town Hall to Flinders Street using the Degraves Street subway, which connects directly to platforms 1 to 10 at Flinders Street Station. 

Town Hall has step-free access and tactiles to help you move around the station.

Via the Werribee and Williamstown Lines

Transport optionArrive atWalking tome to AAMI Park
Train: Get off at Flinders Street Station and change to trains to Richmond Station.Richmond StationAround 8 minutes
Tram: Get off at Flinders Street Station and change to tram routes 70 or 75 on Flinders Street.Melbourne ParkAround 4 minutes

Start travelling

 

myki - your ticket to travel

Use myki on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne, and some parts of regional Victoria. 

Planned disruptions

View scheduled disruptions to public transport timetables. 

 

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.