Public Transport

Trains
Special trains run direct to Flemington Racecourse on racedays. 

• Trains will depart from Flinders Street Station (platform 9) at 11:00am and then approximately every 15 minutes until 1:29pm. All trains stop only at Southern Cross Station (Platform 14) and North Melbourne Station (platform 2) and then run express to Flemington Racecourse.

• Trains will depart Flemington Racecourse (platform 1) at 4:48pm, 5:36pm, 6:01pm, 6:21pm, 6:36pm,  6:53pm, 7:09pm and 7:28pm, stopping only at North Melbourne Station and Southern Cross Station.

All train services are wheelchair accessible and passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train.

Non-racedays: Catch a train to Newmarket station (Craigieburn line) and then either walk (10mins) or take the No. 57 tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).

Trams
From the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).

Please note, low-floor trams do not run on Route 57 and it is therefore recommended passengers using a mobility aid should catch the train to the racecourse.

Buses
Catch Route 472 bus from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Fisher Parade. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Riverbank entrance.

Catch Route 404 bus from Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Smithfield Road. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Stables Drive entrance. 

• Visit Public Transport Victoria for more details.

Map

View the Flemington Racecourse map (PDF)

Driving & Parking

Public car parks
Racedays: Limited FREE parking available, enter off Epsom Road onto Flemington Drive.

Melbourne Cup Carnival: Limited public car parking is available in the centre car park. Enter off Smithfield Road at the Stables Drive entrance.

VRC Members' car parks
Members' parking in the Unreserved Car Park must enter via Flemington Drive off Epsom Road. 

Reserved dining car parks
Racegoers should refer to directions provided with their bookings.

Private Hire

Taxis
Enter off Epsom Road onto Flemington Drive. A taxi rank is located near the Members' Main Entrance (left of Phar Lap statue).

Melbourne Cup Carnival: Taxis can only enter the racecourse off Smithfield Road at the Stables Drive entrance or drop off racegoers in Leonard Crescent via Langs Road.

Helicopters
Flights depart from Melbourne and land at the helipad/passenger area, at Flemington Racecourse. During Melbourne Cup Carnival, VIP Lexus courtesy vehicles will then transfer from helipad to main entrance.

For more information, contact our exclusive helicopter provider, Melbourne Cup Helicopters on 1300 724 927.

Ferries 
Ferry services for private groups operate from the city centre to Flemington along the Maribyrnong River. 

For all information, contact City River Cruises on (03) 9650 2214. 

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

When booking ferry services outside of Melbourne Cup Carnival, contact Customer Service Centre for information on how to access the racecourse.

What to wear

General Admission
There is no formal dress code for General Admission. Racegoers are encouraged to dress smart for the occasion.

VRC Members
VRC Members have a strong tradition of dressing smartly and appropriately, taking into consideration true racing style. We are proud of this history and therefore have strict dress regulations within the Members' Enclosure to maintain this high standard. 

Gentlemen 
(including children over 12) 

Gentlemen are required to wear a  suit of tailored slacks (tailored chinos  acceptable), sports coat or blazer, plus  tie and dress shoes. During the period  between 1 December and 31 March  jackets may be removed. Overseas  visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country.

Ladies
(including children over 12)

Ladies are expected to maintain a  suitable standard in keeping with the  dignity of the Members’ Enclosure.  Younger children accompanied by an  adult must be suitably attired. Overseas  visitors are welcome to wear the formal  national dress of their country.

Members' Guest 
As a VRC Member, you have a responsibility to ensure that your guests introduced into the Members’ Enclosure are dressed appropriately, in line with the required dress standard.

View Victoria Racing Club Members' Enclosure Style Guide for complete dress code.