Melbourne Showgrounds
Melbourne Showgrounds is one of Australia’s most versatile indoor and outdoor event precincts and the proud home of Meguiar’s MotorEx.
Set in the heart of Melbourne, it provides the perfect stage for Australia’s biggest and most spectacular automotive festival.
Location
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
Getting Here
Free public transport is the easiest and quickest way to get in and out of Melbourne Showgrounds during Meguiar's MotorEx. If using public transport, walk to Gate 1 on Epsom Road to enter the event.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All public transport across Victoria is free throughout all of May!
Train
A free direct train to Melbourne Showgrounds from Flinders Street Station (Platform 1) will depart from 10:42am on both Saturday and Sunday.
| First Train Departs | Flinders Street Station | 10:42am | 10:42am |
| First Train Arrives | Melbourne Showgrounds | 10:55am | 10:55am |
| Last Train Departs | Melbourne Showgrounds | 9:30pm | 4:33pm |
| Last Train Arrives | Flinders Street Station | 9:44pm | 4:47pm |
Bus
Two bus routes can get you to Melbourne Showgrounds:
• Bus 472 – Williamstown to Moonee Ponds (stops along Langs Road)
• Bus 404 – Footscray to Moonee Ponds (stops at the corner of Epsom Road and Ascot Vale Road)
Tram
Take the Route 57 tram from West Maribyrnong to Elizabeth Street, City and stop hop off at Stop 33 - Melbourne Showgrounds/Epsom Rd (Ascot Vale).
Parking
Spectator parking is located at Flemington Racecourse north car park.
Access
• Enter via Flemington Drive
• Flemington Drive can only be accessed by turning left off Epsom Road
• Avoid Langs Road when travelling to the event where possible
Parking Fee
• $30 daily fee per vehicle
• Parking is operated independently by Flemington Racecourse
• From the car park, it is a short walk to Gate 8 for entry to the event.
Event Gate Times
• Saturday 2 May: 11am to 9pm
• Sunday 3 May: 11am to 4pm
Parking Map
Getting In
FAQs
