Transport guide · Australia
Getting to Albert Park Circuit
How to reach Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne by public transport — nearest airports, train and shuttle connections, transport cards, and essential race day tips. All information is route-based (not time-specific) and accurate year-round.
Quick summary
- ✈️ MEL — 25km · SkyBus to Southern Cross Station
- 📍 City to circuit — Route 96 from CBD
- 💳 Transport card — Myki
From Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) (MEL)
25km from Albert Park Circuit
SkyBus to Southern Cross Station
SkyBus runs every 10 minutes from both terminals directly to Southern Cross Station in the CBD. Runs 24 hours.
💡 Tip: Buy online — slightly cheaper than cash on board.
From Southern Cross → Albert Park (tram route 96)
From Southern Cross Station, take tram route 96 heading toward St Kilda. Albert Park / Aughtie Drive stop is directly outside the circuit.
💡 Tip: Top up a Myki card at Southern Cross — you cannot pay cash on Melbourne trams.
From Melbourne city centre to Albert Park Circuit
Albert Park is 5km south of the Melbourne CBD. Tram route 96 stops outside the circuit gates.
Route 96 from CBD
From Swanston St / Flinders St, route 96 runs directly to Albert Park / Aughtie Drive.
Taxi or rideshare from CBD
Uber/DiDi from Melbourne CBD. Note: significant congestion on race day. Consider tram instead.
💡 Tip: Book return rideshare well in advance for race day — surge pricing is heavy post-race.
💳 Transport card — Myki
Myki is the contactless smart card used across all Melbourne public transport — trams, trains, and buses. Purchase at 7-Eleven, newsagents, or vending machines at Southern Cross Station. Top up at the same locations.
A$6 for the card + credit
Race day notes
- ·Roads around Albert Park close from early morning on race day — do not attempt to drive to the circuit.
- ·Trams run extended services during race weekend — extra services added on race day.
- ·Post-race trams back to the CBD are extremely crowded — allow 45–60 min for the journey home.
Live journey planners
For real-time departure times, use one of these planners — they always reflect the current timetable.
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