Melbourne
🏟️ Address: Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria, 3031, Australia Directions in Google Maps
Due to its location within the city of Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse is easily accessed by a range of public transport including train, tram, bus, and boat. The available parking at the course means that car is also a popular way to reach the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Flemington Racecourse. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Public Car Parks
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.
A taxi rank is located near the Members Main Entrance (left of the Phar Lap Statue or drop off racegoers in Leonard Crescent via Langs Road. Enter off Epsom Road onto Flemington Drive.
Bus is a popular way to reach the racecourse because of its links to Williamstown, Footscary, and Moonee Ponds via multiple routes:
On racedays, one of the easiest ways to reach the course is via train to Flemington Racecourse Station which is located near to the main stands. All train services are wheelchair accessible and passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train.
Tram is also a popular way to reach the course. From the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street, catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30) which is then a 450 m (5 min) walk to the main entrance. 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.
As a major Australian city, Melbourne is stocked with a full range of accommodation options to suit every taste and budget.
Toilet facilities are located throughout the racecourse in all enclosures and areas.
Microflite offers helicopter travel to and from Flemington Racecourse in style and comfort. Speak to Microflite to arrange exclusive charter from Melbourne Heliport or another location. To secure your booking, contact Microflite on 03 8587 9700 or enquiry@microflite.com.au, or head to www.microflite.com.au to find out more.
Ferry services for private groups operate from the city centre to Flemington along the Maribyrnong River.
For private berthing information, contact Parks Victoria on (03) 9426 4666.
Flemington Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 120,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
448 Epsom Road, Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria, 3031, Australia.
