Games Time Fast Facts
More public transport services, more often
The Victorian Government will provide more than 28,000 additional
train, tram and bus services for the Games.
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the fact sheet PDF (99KB)
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the complete online Traffic and Transport Guide.
No public parking at Games venues
To ensure the smooth and safe operations in and around venues, spectators
will need to leave the car at home and take public transport.
All venues will be accessible by public transport
Where the venue is not within walking distance of a public transport
point, a spectator shuttle bus service will operate between a designated
train station and the venue.
Free public transport to Games ticket holders
Free travel on Melbourne's trains, trams and buses on the date shown
on Games tickets. This will help reduce congestion in Melbourne, around
venues and in local neighbourhoods surrounding Games locations.
Additional regional services
There will also be additional regional services and a special offer
for Games ticket holders. Spectators can travel on V/Line services for
a $10 return fare anywhere in the State on the day of their Games event
and upon presentation of a valid Games ticket.
Accessible transport
Arrangements will be in place for people with access needs including
shuttles buses to major Games venues.
Exclusive Games Lanes
To ensure athletes and officials arrive promptly at Games events.
Planning your journey during the Games
Remember to plan your journey ahead of time. There will be large crowds
in Melbourne so be patient, allow extra time
The bottom line for people is to plan ahead - with large crowds in Melbourne - be patient - allow extra time to get around - and do Melbourne proud as a host city.
More information
This is the first step in a concerted information campaign to let all
Victorians know about the traffic and transport arrangements for the
Games.
Planning will also continue to be refined as the Victorian Government continues to work with key stakeholders to identify further improvements and modifications to ensure the best possible outcomes.
View the complete online Traffic and Transport Guide.
Alternatively, download the Traffic and Transport Guide from the Traffic and Transport publications section of this website.
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