Platform 11 at Southern Cross Station. A train is arriving. People are walking and standing on the platform.
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Travel tips and resources

Learn about what you can bring on public transport, late-night travel options, safety, security and help getting around. 


Bringing items on public transportBringing items on public transport

You can bring bikes, prams, large pieces of luggage and some animals on public t...

FerriesFerries

Information on ferry services that we oversee.

FlexiRide on-demand bus serviceFlexiRide on-demand bus service

This on-demand bus service has no fixed route and runs in certain parts of Victo...

Getting to and from Melbourne and Avalon airportsGetting to and from Melbourne and Avalon airports

You can use public transport and other bus services to get to and from Melbourne...

Interstate travelInterstate travel

Use Victorian public transport to travel to another state. 

Late-night public transportLate-night public transport

Explore Melbourne’s vibrant nightlife safely and conveniently, with late-night p...

Mobile apps for public transportMobile apps for public transport

These mobile apps help you use public transport in Victoria. 

Public transport safety and securityPublic transport safety and security

Read about how to travel safely on the public transport network, including trave...

School bus networks and bus stopsSchool bus networks and bus stops

We install and maintain eligible school bus stops, and review school bus network...

Staffed train stationsStaffed train stations

View train stations where customer service staff can help you.

Travelling with children on public transportTravelling with children on public transport

Children under the age of four don’t need a ticket and it’s free to take prams o...

Travelling on a replacement busTravelling on a replacement bus

There are rules you need to follow for replacement bus services.

Replacement bus real-time trackingReplacement bus real-time tracking

View real-time replacement bus tracking when a planned disruption replaces your ...