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Public transport during the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

There will be changes to public transport services on Tuesday 3 November 2026 for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Published date:

25/10/2026

Public transport services will operate to altered timetables, or some services may not be in service. For more information on getting to the event, visit: Melbourne Cup Carnival. 

There are half price fares across Victoria until 1 January 2027. On public holidays daily fare caps apply: 

  • $4 full fare
  • $2 concession and senior 

For more information, visit: Fares - Transport Victoria.

Metropolitan train

  • Metro trains run to a Saturday timetable with extra services.
  • Night Network trains will not run. 

Metropolitan tram

  • Trams run to a Saturday timetable.
  • Night Network trams will not run. 

Regional train and coach

  • V/Line trains run to a Saturday timetable.
  • Coaches will run to an altered timetable. 

Metropolitan and regional bus

  • Metropolitan buses will mostly run to a Saturday timetable, with some exceptions.
  • Regional bus services vary by operator.
  • Night network services will not run.
  • Check timetables, at: Transport Victoria - Timetables.

Plan your journey