Melbourne Cup day stops the nation but don't panic, not everything is closed. Credit:Getty Images

The Spring carnival is the busiest time of the year for Metro Trains. Credit:Penny Stephens

Public transport

Trams: Trams will operate on a Saturday timetable, with the last tram about one hour earlier than usual. There will be no Night Network services.

You can catch number 57 West Maribyrnong tram to Flemington Drive [stop 30] from the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street. But low-floor trams do not run on this route and so the train is the best option for passengers using a mobility aid.



Bus: Catch route 472 bus from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Fisher Parade. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Riverbank entrance. Catch route 404 bus from Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Smithfield Road. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Stables Drive entrance.

Trains: Trains Services on all Metro train lines will run to a Saturday timetable, with no Night Network services.

Flinders Street Station services will depart from Platform 8/9 and run express to Flemington Racecourse. Every 15 minutes between 8.17am and 9.37am; every six to seven minutes from 9.43am to 1.25pm; and every 10 minutes between 1.25pm and 3.05pm.