TRANSPORT

Whether it be by car, public transport or ride share, there are several transport options to the MCG. Refer to the MCG website for the full range of options.

TRAIN

  • Take the Hurstbridge or Epping train line to Jolimont Station and walk 2 minutes to the MCG
  • Take Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines to Richmond station and walk 9 minutes to the MCG

TRAM 

  • Yarra Trams operate services to the MCG via tram lines 75, 48 and 70

BUS

  • Take bus number 246, running via La Trobe University and Elsternwick Station. Take the bus to Swan St/Punt Road and walk 10 minutes to the MCG.

CAR  

There are a variety of parking options at Yarra Park (MCG), available for purchase on event days for $15. Access car parking at the MCG via Wellington Parade South (G3), Punt Road (G5 and G6) and Brunton Avenue (G7, passholders only).

Please note parking is limited. Demand is often greater than capacity so fans are encouraged to seek alternative transport. After matches, pedestrians are given priority over vehicles leaving Yarra Park. Alternative parking options can be found here.

Patrons with a disability permit can pre-book parking here.

 

DISRUPTIONS

RAIL

  • Frankston and Stony Point lines – buses replace trains between Cheltenham, Frankston and Stony Point stations until 8:30pm Friday 22 August.
  • Sunbury Line – buses replace trains between Watergardens and Sunbury stations from 8:30pm Thursday 21 August until the last train.
  • Bendigo Line - coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Bendigo stations each night from 9pm until the last train Monday 18 August until Friday 22 August.

ROAD

  • Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets. 
  • The Eastern Freeway citybound between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road will be closed from 11pm Thursday 21 August until 6am Friday 22 August.
  • The West Gate Freeway outbound is reduced to three lanes until 1 September.
  • The Williamstown Road outbound entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway is closed until 1 September.
  • The West Gate Freeway outbound exit ramp to Millers Road will be closed until 1 September.
  • The outbound entry and inbound exit from the Princes Freeway to Clyde Road, Berwick is closed until mid-November.