PUBLIC TRANSPORT
We recommend travelling to the Show via Public Transport. Carlton Gardens are conveniently located on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, and is accessible by tram, train and bus. Plan your journey using PTV journey planner https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey/ .
TRAM
Melbourne's Free Tram Zone operates within the CBD and stops directly out the front of the Carlton Gardens. The closest tram stop within the Free Tram Stop zone is Stop 10 Nicolson St and Victoria parade. Please refer for this link for the Free Tram Zone Map https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV-default-site/Maps-and-Timetables-PDFs/Maps/Network-maps/PTV-Free-Tram-Zone-Map.pdf
Tram Stop 11 (Melbourne Museum) is the closest stop to MIFGS, with entry to the Show being into the Royal Exhibition Building via the Museum Plaza, however, please note this is outside of the free tram zone.
Suggested Tram Journey:
- Stop #9: Travelling via Route 30 – St Vincent’s Plaza – Central Pier Dockland via La Trobe Street/Victoria Street
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/1880/30/
- Stop #10 or #11, Accessible stops: Travelling via Route 86 – Bundoora RMIT – Waterfront City Docklands via Albert Street/Nicholson Street (Stop #10) or Melbourne Museum/Nicholson Street (Stop #11)
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/1881/86/
- Stop #10 or #11, Accessible stops: Travelling via Route 96 – East Brunswick – St Kilda Beach via Albert Street/Nicholson Street (Stop #10) or Melbourne Museum/Nicholson Street (Stop #11)
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/1041/96/
BUS
Visitors can catch the following bus routes close to the Show:
Victoria Street/Victoria Parade
Bus routes 302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 402 (Carlton Gardens/Victoria St), 684, 905, 906, 907, 908
Rathdowne Street
Bus routes 250, 251 and 402
TRAIN
The closest train station is Parliament Station which is in the City Loop. Parliament Station’s Spring / Lonsdale Street provides lift access to street level. This exit is only 600m from the Victoria St Entrance to the show (Carlton Gardens).
ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For information on travelling to the Show via accessible public transport, please view the Accessibility page: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/more/travelling-on-the-network/accessibility/
Please Note:
Victoria’s Big Build forges ahead this autumn as the Victorian Government delivers safer and more reliable journeys on our road and public transport networks to better connect communities across our state. There will be disruptions during autumn, so be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey
To find out how your journey may be affected visit:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/major-disruptions/
ROAD CLOSURES
There are no road closures around the venue precinct (Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building), however, please note that there are a number of major events on in Melbourne during the week of the Show which may impact your journey.
We encourage visitors to use public transport where possible.
CAR PARKING
While we recommend using public transport to travel to the show, we've compiled a list of convenient public car parks:
