Strummingbird
Extra services to and from Ballarat on Saturday 10 October 2026
Public transport for the Strummingbird music festival at Victoria Park in Ballarat on Saturday 10 October 2026.
The event will run from 11am to 11pm.
Before you travel
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 Melbourne
Regular trains will operate via Southern Cross Station for passengers wishing to connect to a regional train travelling to and from Ballarat.
Metropolitan tram
Getting to and from Melbourne
Trams operate via Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations, for passengers wishing to connect to a regional train travelling to and from Ballarat.
Regional bus
Getting to and from Victoria Park, Ballarat
A free event bus shuttle is operating between Ballarat City and the event campground on Friday and Saturday, between Little Bridge Street and Russel Street. These will run on Friday 9 October: 4pm to 10pm and Saturday 10 October: 8am to 1pm.
Melbourne on The Move is operating a Ballarat service between Ballarat Civic Hall and Victoria Park. These buses will also operate return services to Civic Hall at the conclusion of the event.
Regional train
Getting to and from Victoria Park, Ballarat
Passengers arriving at Southern Cross station are advised to change trains and catch a Ballarat service.
Extra trains will operate for passengers returning to Southern Cross after the event, departing Ballarat station at:
- 11.45pm
- 12.15am (Sunday morning)
- 12:55am (Sunday morning)
Additional information
- Download our free mobile apps for Android and iOS to get public transport information on the go. You can also top up your myki instantly in the app.
- If you need accessibility information and assistance, see Accessibility.
- 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.
- Mobile myki is a new way to travel with myki. It’s a digital myki on your Android phone on the Google Wallet™ app.
- 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.