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 Nicholson St and Victoria Parade. Click Here for the Free Tram Zone Map
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
All key bus transport information can be FOUND HERE
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, the Accessibility page can be FOUND HERE
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: