Flemington Racecourse

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Train Schedule

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Trains

Fast, frequent trains will run to and from Flemington Racecourse. Special race trains will depart Flinders Street (Platforms 8, 9 & 10), stopping at Southern Cross station (Platform 13 & 14) and North Melbourne (Platform 5 & 6), then express to Flemington. Make sure you have a valid Metcard for your journey. For further enquiries, contact Metlink on 131 638 or use the journey planner above.

Trams

Catch the No. 57 tram from the corner of Elizabeth and Flinders St. Trams stop at Flemington Drive off Epsom Road.

Buses

Catch the Route 472 from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds and alight on Fisher Parade, near the Riverbank entrance.

Catch the Route 404 from Footscray or Moonee Ponds and alight on Smithfield Road.

Private charter buses / coaches are to enter at Stables Drive entrance (from Smithfield Road, Gatehouse Drive entrance) and will be directed to the designated bus parking area. Buses / Coaches that are dropping off at the Elms Precinct on the river are to enter at Lynches Bridge gate from Smithfield Road / Hobsons Road entrance.

Taxis, Limousines and Hire Cars

Taxis, Limousines and Hire Cars are not permitted entry to the Racecourse at Members Drive or Flemington Drive.

Three main Taxi ranks operate throughout the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival:

Main Taxi Rank (Main Members / Public Turnstiles & Rose Arbour):

• Entry to the main taxi rank is at Stables Drive via Smithfield Road to the designated rank via the internal taxi road.

Leonard Crescent Taxi Rank (The Hill Turnstiles):

• Enter Leonard Crescent (one-way access) via Langs Road exiting via Fisher Parade.

Elms (River Precinct) Taxi Rank:

• Entry to the Elms Precinct is at Lynches Bridge Gatehouse from Smithfield Road (one way access) to the designated taxi rank, exiting via Fisher Parade.

At the end of each race day, controlled taxi ranks will operate at all of the above locations.

Holding Bays for Limousines are provided near each taxi rank and a client "call down" system will operate.

Helicopters

Flights depart from Melbourne CBD, Essendon and Moorabbin Airports and land at the helipad/passenger area, at Flemington Racecourse. VIP Lexus courtesy vehicles will then transfer from helipad to main entrance.

Per person starting from: Return $400, One way $255 (inc GST)

For more information please contact our exclusive helicopter provider on 1300 724 927 or visit www.melbournecuphelicopters.com.au

Cup Cruiser

Travel to Flemington in style on board the Cup Cruiser. Departs from Pier 35 and travels down the Maribyrnong River direct to Flemington Racecourse. Licensed to carry 14 passengers. Food and beverage packages included. For more information please contact Antler Marine on 1300 268 537.

Ferries

Ferry services for exclusive groups operate from the city centre to Flemington along the Maribyrnong River. For all information, please contact City River Cruises on (03) 9650 2214 or visit www.cityrivercruises.com.au.

For private boat berthing information please contact Parks Victoria on (03) 9426 4666.

Telstra Dome Park & Ride

Undercover parking is available at Telstra Dome on all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Patrons can then walk across to Southern Cross station (platform 14) to catch a train to Flemington. Enjoy the atmosphere of the ride on the train with this "Park & Ride" option.

Harbour Town Park & Ride

Park & Ride from Harbour Town at Waterfront City, only a short distance from the races. You'll find up to 3,000 undercover parking spaces on Waterfront Way and Pearl River Road. Catch the no. 86 tram to Southern Cross Station (platform 14) to catch a train to Flemington. Alternatively arrive in style on a Rivers Boat cruise along the Yarra to Flemington. Food and beverage packages can be arranged for groups. Call 9285 0000 to book or to find out more.

Car Parking

Public Car Parks

Limited public car parking is available in the centre car park, $15.00 parking fee applies. Patrons should enter off Smithfield Road at the Stables Drive entrance.

• Derby Day Centre car park and turnstiles open 8.30am
• Cup Day Centre car park and turnstiles open 8.30am
• Oaks Day Centre car park and turnstiles open 9.00am
• Stakes Day Centre car park and turnstiles open 9.00am

Note: Flemington is located 6kms from the CBD, however heavy traffic conditions can be expected. It is recommended patrons enter via the Dynon Road - Kensington Road - Hobsons Road route.

WARNING: Delays in Ascot Vale Road at the railway gates can be expected due to increased train frequency.

Members' Car Parks

Members' parking in the Unreserved Car Park must enter via Flemington Drive off Epsom Road. Members' Reserved Car Parks (The Nursery, The Rails & The Domain) site holders should refer to directions provided with their Confirmation Pack.

Corporate Car Parks

Preferred parking for corporate guests (passes as per package purchased).

The Terrace Restaurant, Skyline, Panorama & The Gallery Restaurants: Reserved VIP car parking off Leonard Crescent.

Trackside Enclosure: Reserved VIP car parking off Leonard Crescent.

Winning Post Enclosure: Reserved VIP car parking in the centre of the track. Patrons should enter at Stables Drive (off Smithfield Rd at Gatehouse Drive Intersection).

Hill Stand Corporate Suites: Reserved VIP parking off Leonard Crescent.