Buebaggers, Carlton is preparing for Saturday afternoon footy at the MCG, are you?
With the Blues amid preparations for their Round 6 clash against Sydney on Saturday 29 April, it’s time to plan your trip to the ‘G.
With the MCG's Yarra Park closed due to heavy rain and ongoing wet conditions, we've drawn up a plan B.
See below for all the information you need to ensure a stress-free journey to the Blues’ home game against the Swans.
Secure Parking
Prefer to drive to the match? Secure Parking has you covered. The closest Secure Parking car park to the MCG is located at 12-20 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Other Secure Parking locations include:
- 11 Exhibition Street
- 121 Exhibition Street
- 114 Flinders Street
- 28 Flinders Street
- 32 Flinders Street
- 172 Flinders Street
- Federation Square
- 202 Flinders Lane
- 1 Allowah Tce, Richmond
For more information, click here.
On-street parking:
Limited metered parking is available around the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.
Train
Jolimont and Richmond Train Stations are within walking distance of the MCG.
To get to Jolimont station take Hurstbridge or Epping line trains. To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
Tram
Trams No.75 (City-Vermont South), No.48 (City-North Balwyn) and No.70 (City-Wattle Park) stop within walking distance of the ground.
Bus
The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station. The 246 Bus stops on Punt Road.
For timetabling information or to plan your journey, visit the PTV website.
Taxi
There are three taxi ranks located near the MCG for patrons to safely hail a taxi:
- Outside Pullman Hotel - Cnr Wellington Pde and Clarendon St East Melbourne
- Outside Rod Laver Arena on Olympic Boulevard
- Jolimont Terrace
