In short:
Public transport across Melbourne will operate to modified timetables on 3 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Extra trains will service Flemington Racecourse, while Saturday timetables and public holiday fare caps will apply across much of the network.
Plan Your Journey Where Possible
Those heading to the Melbourne Cup tomorrow or travelling through Melbourne’s inner suburbs are being reminded to plan ahead, with public transport operating to modified timetables.
Metropolitan trains will operate to a Saturday timetable, with additional services scheduled to accommodate racegoers travelling to and from Flemington Racecourse.
Most metropolitan bus routes will also operate to Saturday timetables, while some services may have different operating hours.
Tram services will also be adjusted, with additional services operating on routes servicing Flemington Racecourse.
Extra Services For Racegoers
Additional train services will operate between Flinders Street Station and Flemington Racecourse to accommodate crowds attending the Melbourne Cup.
Passengers travelling on the Werribee and Wyndham Vale lines should allow additional time for connections, particularly when travelling through the CBD.
Public holiday fares will apply across Victoria, with daily fare caps of $4 for adults and $2 for concession passengers.
Night Network services will not operate as part of the public holiday timetable.
Passengers travelling to Flemington should also expect increased passenger numbers at major city stations, particularly before the first race and following the conclusion of the event.
Those travelling for work or other commitments may also experience busier services around the racecourse and central Melbourne.
Updated timetables and journey planning information are available through Transport Victoria.
