Special Train Services Announced with PTV

Thanks to our partnership with PTV, we are excited to announce that a special train service will run especially for the Care Expo Melbourne. Train services will operate from Flinders Street Station to Melbourne Showgrounds stopping at Southern Cross Station, North Melbourne, and then into Melbourne Showgrounds.

In addition to the efforts by PTV, Care Expo Melbourne will also be offering shuttle buses that will run from the special train stop right up to the event’s front door.

Australian Events Operations Manager, Caleb Kirby, says the improvements have been made with attendees front of mind.

“We’ve listened to our patrons and exhibitors, taken on their feedback and worked hard to ensure this year’s events has the most efficient, accessible and vast array of options when it comes to transport to the Melbourne Showgrounds.

“There will not only be an increased range of options, but a targeted focus on accessible and support driven assistance.

“We will ensure you arrive smoothly to the event so that you can fully involve yourself in the exhibits, presentations and experiences – connecting you to the health resources you need to thrive.”

Here is the PTV information:

 Metropolitan train

Friday 11 August

Getting to the Melbourne Showgrounds

Train services will operate from Flinders Street Station (Platform 8/9) to Melbourne Showgrounds stopping at Southern Cross Station (Platform 14), North Melbourne (Platform 6), and then into Melbourne Showgrounds (Platform 1).

Trains depart Flinders Street Station from 8.52am until 3.12pm every 20 minutes.

Leaving the Melbourne Showgrounds

Train services will operate from Melbourne Showgrounds (Platform 1) to Flinders Street Station (Platform 8/9), stopping at North Melbourne (Platform 5), Southern Cross (Platform 13) then into Flinders Street Station (Platform 8/9).

Trains to depart from 9.15am until 4.10pm every 20 minutes.

Saturday 12 August

Getting to the Melbourne Showgrounds

Train services will operate from Flinders Street Station (Platform 10) to Melbourne Showgrounds stopping at Southern Cross Station (Platform 14), North Melbourne (Platform 6), and then into Melbourne Showgrounds (Platform 1).

Trains depart Flinders Street Station from 8.49am until 3.09pm every 20 minutes.

Leaving the Melbourne Showgrounds

Train services will operate from Melbourne Showgrounds (Platform 1) to Flinders Street Station (Platform 8/9), stopping at North Melbourne (Platform 5), Southern Cross (Platform 13) then into Flinders Street Station (Platform 10).

Trains to depart from 9.09am until 4.15pm every 20 minutes.

 Metropolitan tram

Friday 11 August and Saturday 12 August

Getting to and from the Melbourne Showgrounds – Passengers can catch a Route 57 tram, alighting at Stop 32 Sandown Road/Epsom Road.

 Metropolitan bus

Friday 11 August and Saturday 12 August

No additional services will operate. All services will run to a normal weekend timetable.

Getting to and from the Melbourne Showgrounds – The following bus route travels close to the Melbourne Showgrounds:

• Route 404 (Footscray – Moonee Ponds via Newmarket)

 Regional train

Friday 11 August and Saturday 12 August

No additional services will operate. All services will run to a normal weekend timetable.

Getting to the Melbourne Showgrounds – Passengers arriving at North Melbourne and Southern Cross stations are advised to change trains and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service.

• Arriving at Southern Cross Station, change to Platform 14 and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service.
• Arriving at North Melbourne Station, change to Platform 6 and catch a Melbourne Showgrounds service.

Refer to the Metropolitan trains section above for service times and platform information.

Leaving the Melbourne Showgrounds

Passengers are advised to catch any train from the Melbourne Showgrounds and travel to North Melbourne or Southern Cross stations and change to a regional train.