Getting to and from the AFL Grand Final

Footy fever reaches its peak on that one day we’ve all been waiting for – the AFL Grand Final on Saturday 28 September.

With extra train and tram services to get you to the ‘G’ and back, public transport is the way to enjoy all the thrills of the game as the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans battle for the flag.

The event kicks off at 2:30pm.

An AFL Grand Final Live Site will be located at Yarra Park as part of the Footy Festival, open from 10am to 10pm on Saturday 28 September.

For further transport and walking information to help get you to and from the precinct, download the 2024 AFL Grand Final Week Map (PDF) 576 KB .

From first service Wednesday 25 September to last service Saturday 28 September (inclusive), the Free Tram Zone will be extended from the city to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The additional stops included in the Extended FreeTram Zone are:

Tram route Extended Free Tram Zone stops
48 and 75 Stop 9 (Lansdowne Street), Stop 10 (Jolimont Road), Stop 11 (Jolimont Station/MCG)
70 Stop 7a (William Barak Bridge), Stop 7b (Rod Laver Arena) and Stop 7c (MCG/Melbourne Arena)

Metropolitan train

Getting to the MCG

Additional Services to Jolimont

  • Mernda – departing at 11:56am and 12:16pm
  • Greensborough – departing at 12:20pm and 12:40pm

Additional Services to Richmond

  • Glen Waverley - departing at 12:15pm and 12:35pm
  • Ringwood - departing at 12:20pm and 12:30pm
  • East Pakenham - departing at 11:45am
  • Dandenong - departing at 12:08pm
  • Sandringham - departing at 12:25pm and 12:45pm

Additional Services to Flinders Street

  • Sunbury - departing at 11:24am and 12:08pm
  • Craigieburn - departing at 11:25am and 12:05pm

Leaving the MCG

Additional Services from Jolimont

  • Mernda departing at 5:36pm, 5:49pm, 6:09pm and 6:18pm
  • Eltham departing at 5:39pm, 5:46pm, 6:06pm and 6:19pm

Additional Services from Richmond

  • Ringwood – departing at 5:30pm, 5:43pm, 6:01pm, 6:10pm and 6:23pm from Platform 9
  • Glen Waverley - departing at 5:40pm, 5:47pm, 6:03pm and 6:23pm from Platform 10
  • Dandenong - departing at 5:40pm, 5:50pm, 6:10pm and 6:20pm from Platform 6
  • Cheltenham – departing at 5:35pm, 5:46pm, 6:06pm and 6:16pm from Platform 4
  • Sandringham – departing at 5:34pm, 5:54pm, 6:14pm and 6:34pm from Platform 2

Additional Services from Flinders Street

  • Craigieburn - departing at 5:45pm from Platform 4, 6:07pm from Platform 5 and 6:24pm from Platform 4
  • Sunbury - departing at 5:47pm from Platform 5 and 6:10pm from Platform 4
  • Watergardens - departing at 6:28pm from Platform 5

Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from the MCG

Route 70

  • Extra trams will between from Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena from 9am to 8:10pm.

Route 75

  • Extra trams will operate between Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 12 Simpson Street/ Wellington Parade from 9am to 8:10pm.

Route 48

  • Extra trams will operate between Southern Cross Station/ Spenser Street (Stop 1) and Stop 12 Simpson Street/ Wellington Parade from 12:30pm to 8:10pm.

Service Changes first to last tram

Route 12

  • Trams will not travel via Victoria St and Collins St and instead operate as 12a between St Kilda, Fitzroy St and Southern Cross Station – City.

Route 30 & 35

  • Trams will not operate.

Metropolitan bus

Customers can catch the following buses close to the MCG:

Route 246

Regional train

Extra trains will run to get you to and from the game, passengers can connect with metropolitan train and tram services at Southern Cross Station. 

Additional Services to Southern Cross Station

  • Wendouree – departing at 9:45am
  • Waurn Ponds – departing at 9:40am and 10:30am

Additional Services from Southern Cross Station

  • Wendouree – departing at 6:30pm and 6:54pm
  • Waurn Ponds – departing at 6:10pm and 6:50pm
  • South Geelong – departing at 7:30pm

Additional information

  • Check Event precinct map (PDF) 576 KB to find out your closest transport options and walking times to the MCG
  • Check Disruptions for any service changes that may affect your journey to and from the event.
  • Download our free mobile apps for Android and iOS to get public transport information on the go. You can also top up your myki instantly in the app.
  • If you need accessibility information and assistance, see Accessibility.
  • Top up your myki before travelling or set Auto Top Up so you never need to top up again. For more information, see Auto Top Up.
  • Mobile myki is a new way to travel with myki. It’s a digital myki on your Android phone on the Google WalletTM app.
  • For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
  • If you need more information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.