Getting to and from the Grand Final Parade

Getting to and from the AFL Grand Final Parade – Friday 27^th September 2024

With extra train and tram services scheduled, public transport is the best way to get to the AFL Grand Final Parade on Friday 27 September.

The Parade begins at 10:30am from Melbourne Park, travelling via Birrarung Marr to Yarra Park for the presentations which conclude at 12pm.

The AFL Footy Festival at Yarra Park will be open from 9am to 10pm on Friday 27 September.

Public Transport will be running to a public holiday timetable on Grand Final Eve, Friday 27 September. 

MCG Precinct

Please note there will be road closures around the MCG and Yarra Park Precinct on Grand Final Parade Day.

Road closures for the parade include:

• Batman Avenue (between Flinders Street & Olympic Blvd from 8am to 3:30pm)
• Jolimont Street from 8am to 2pm
• Jolimont Terrace from 8am to 2pm
• Vale Street from 8am to 5pm
• Brunton Avenue from 8am to 3:30pm

There will be no public parking at the MCG and limited parking in the area.

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 Free Tram Zone are:

Metropolitan train

Extra services will be provided to get you to and from the Parade.

Travelling to Yarra Park via Jolimont

Additional Services to Jolimont

• Mernda – departing at 8:34am and 8:54am
• Greensborough – departing at 8:38am and 8:58am

Travelling to Melbourne Park via Richmond

Additional Services to Richmond

• Ringwood – departing at 8:45am and 9:05am
• Glen Waverley – departing at 8:35am and 8:55am
• East Pakenham - departing at 7:43am
• Dandenong – departing at 8:53am
• Frankston – departing at 8:08am and 8:28am
• Sandringham - departing at 8:45am and 9:05am

Travelling to Birrarung Marr via Flinders Street (or connecting to services via Richmond and Jolimont)

Additional Services to Flinders Street

• Werribee – departing at 8:41am and 9:01am
• Sunbury - departing at 8:26am
• Craigieburn - departing at 8:24am and 8:44am
• Watergardens - departing at 9am

Travelling from Yarra Park via Jolimont

Additional Services from Jolimont

• Mernda departing at 12:16pm, 12:29pm and 12:36pm
• Greensborough departing at 12:18pm, 12:26pm and 12:39pm

Travelling from Melbourne Park via Richmond

Additional Services from Richmond

• Ringwood – departing at 12:22pm, 12:30pm and 12:42pm from Platform 9
• Glen Waverley - departing at 12:22pm, 12:42pm and 1:02pm from Platform 10
• Sandringham - departing at 12:34pm, 12:54pm and 1:14pm from Platform 2
• Dandenong – departing at 12:20pm, 12:40pm and 12:50pm from Platform 6
• Cheltenham - departing at 12:18pm, 12:36pm and 12:47pm from Platform 4

Travelling from Birrarung Marr via Flinders Street (or connecting to services from Richmond and Jolimont)

Additional Services from Flinders Street

• Sunbury – departing at 1:14pm from Platform 4
• Craigieburn - departing at 12:45pm and 1:07pm from Platform 5
• Watergardens – departing at 12:47 from Platform 4

Metropolitan tram

From 9am until 1pm, extra tram services will operate to get you to and from the Parade.

Getting to and from Melbourne Park

Route 70

• Extra Trams will operate between Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena.

Getting to and from Yarra Park

Route 75

• Extra Trams will operate between Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 11 Jolimont Station/ Wellington Parade

Route 48

• Trams will operate between Southern Cross Station/ Spenser Street (Stop 1) and Stop 12 Simpson Street/ Wellington Parade.

Metropolitan bus

Customers can catch the following buses close to the MCG:

Route 246

Regional train and coach

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable and scheduled coach services will run to a Saturday timetable. Passengers can connect with metropolitan train and tram services at Southern Cross Station.

Extra train services will run to get you to and from the Parade.

Additional Services to Southern Cross Station

• Waurn Ponds – departing at 8:28am
• Bacchus Marsh – departing at 8:45am

Additional Services from Southern Cross Station

• Waurn Ponds – departing at 2:50pm
• Wendouree – departing at 2:54pm

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 Wallet^TM 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.