Service changes and extra trams for special events and cruise ships
- 12
- 19
- 30
- 35
- 57
- 70
- 75
- 86
- 109
Tuesday 1 April to Saturday 31 May 2025
Route 12
On the following days Route 12 trams will run as Route 12a between St Kilda/Fitzroy Street and Stop 122 Southern Cross Station in Spencer Street.
- Thursday 3 April from 12pm to last tram.
- Thursday 24 April from 12pm to last tram.
- Friday 25 April from 12pm to last tram.
Passengers for Victoria Parade may use Route 109 trams as an alternative.
Extra trams
We’re running extra trams for the below events during April and May. While trams run to their normal frequency, times may differ due to traffic congestion around event venues. Allow extra time and plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au
MCG
- Thursday 03 April at 7.30pm - AFL Rd 4, Collingwood v Carlton.
- Saturday 05 April at 4.15pm - AFL Rd 4, Richmond v Brisbane Lions.
- Saturday 19 April at 1.20pm - AFL Rd 6, Melbourne v Fremantle Dockers.
- Monday 21 April at 3.20pm - AFL Rd 6, Geelong v Hawthorn.
- Thursday 24 April at 7.30pm - AFL Rd 7, Melbourne v Richmond.
- Friday 25 April at 3.20pm - AFL Rd 7, Collingwood v Essendon.
- Sunday 27 April at 3.20pm - AFL Rd 7, Carlton v Geelong.
- Saturday 03 May at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 8, Collingwood v Geelong.
- Sunday 04 May at 3.20pm - AFL Rd 8, Hawthorn v Richmond.
- Friday 09 May at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 9, St Kilda v Carlton.
- Saturday 10 May at 1.20pm - AFL Rd 9, Melbourne v Hawthorn.
- Sunday 11 May at 1.10pm - AFL Rd 9, Richmond v West Coast Eagles.
- Saturday 17 May at 1.20pm - AFL Rd 10, Collingwood v Adelaide Crows.
- Sunday 18 May at 1.10pm - AFL Rd 10, Richmond v North Melbourne.
- Friday 23 May at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 11, Essendon v Richmond.
- Saturday 24 May at 4.15pm - AFL Rd 11, Hawthorn v Brisbane.
- Sunday 25 May at 3.20pm, AFL Rd 11, Melbourne v Sydney Swans.
- Friday 30 May at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 12, Collingwood v Hawthorn.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena or as
Route 75a between Flinders Street and Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG.
Passengers at Southern Cross Station can reach Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG by using Route 48 trams along Collins Street.
Extra trams running along Flinders Street to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Marvel Stadium
- Saturday 05 April at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 4, North Melbourne v Sydney Swans.
- Friday 18 April at 3.20pm - AFL Rd 6, North Melbourne v Carlton.
- Saturday 19 April at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 6, Richmond v Gold Coast Suns.
- Sunday 20 April at 7.20pm - AFL Rd 6, Western Bulldogs v St Kilda.
- Saturday 26 April at 1.20pm - AFL Rd 7, St Kilda v Brisbane Lions.
- Sunday 27 April at 4.40pm - AFL Rd 7, Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles.
- Thursday 01 May at 7.30pm - AFL Rd 8, Essendon v North Melbourne.
- Saturday 02 May at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 8, St Kilda v Fremantle.
- Saturday 10 May at 4.15pm - AFL Rd 9, Essendon v Sydney Swans.
- Saturday 17 May at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 10, Western Bulldogs v Essendon.
- Saturday 24 May at 12.35pm - AFL Rd 11, Carlton v GWS Giants.
- Saturday 24 May at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 11, North Melbourne v Collingwood.
- Sunday 25 May at 4.40pm - AFL Rd 11, St Kilda v Gold Coast Suns.
Extra tram services run as Route 86a between East Melbourne and Stop D1 Stadium Precinct/La Trobe Street or Route 30a between Stop 12 St Vincent’s Plaza and Stop D1 Stadium Precinct/La Trobe Street.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
AAMI Park / John Cain Arena
- Wednesday 02 April at 7pm - Concert, Sodagreen.
- Saturday 05 April at 7pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Mavericks v Sunshine Coast Lightning.
- Wednesday 09 April at 7pm - Concert, Day6.
- Sunday 13 April at 2pm - NRL Rd 6, Melbourne Storm v New Zealand warriors.
- Sunday 13 April at 4pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Vixens v Giants.
- Wednesday 16 April, at 7.30pm - Concert, Toto.
- Saturday 19 April at 5pm - A-League Football Men, Melbourne Victory v Auckland FC.
- Sunday 20 April at 2pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Mavericks v Giants.
- Friday 25 April at 8.10pm - NRL Rd 8, Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
- Saturday 26 April at 7.35pm - A-League Football Men, Melbourne City v Adelaide United.
- Sunday 27 April at 2pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Vixens v West Coast Fever.
- Saturday 03 May at 5pm - A-League Football Men, Melbourne City v Sydney FC.
- Saturday 03 May at 7pm - Concert, Yuvan Shankar Raja.
- Sunday 04 May at 2pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Mavericks v Melbourne Vixens.
- Sunday 04 May at 5pm - A-League Football Men, Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets.
- Sunday 11 May at 2pm - NRL Rd 10, Melbourne Storm v Wests Tigers.
- Saturday 17 May at 7pm - Concert, Yip Sai Wing.
- Sunday 18 May at 4pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Vixens v Sunshine Coast Lightning.
- Thursday 22 May at 7.15pm - Concert, Train.
- Sunday 25 May at 4pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Mavericks v Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7B Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Rod Laver Arena / Margaret Court Arena
- Wednesday 02 April at 7.30pm - Concert, Cyndi Lauper.
- Saturday 05 April at 7.30pm - Concert, Yellowcard.
- Friday 11 April at 8pm - Concert, JJ Lin.
- Saturday 12 April at 7.30pm - Concert, Slowly Slowly.
- Saturday 03 May and Sunday 04 May at 1pm daily - Motorsport, Monster Truck Mania.
- Wednesday 07 May at 7.30pm - Concert, ZZ Top.
- Wednesday 07 May and Thursday 08 May at 7.30pm - Concert, Offspring.
- Friday 09 May, Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May at 8pm daily - Concert, Gracie Abrams.
- Wednesday 14 May, Thursday 15 May, Friday 16 May, Saturday 17 May, Sunday 18 May, Tuesday 20 May, Wednesday 21 May, Thursday 22 May, Friday 23 May, Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May at various times - Concert, Les Miserables - the Arena Spectacular.
- Tuesday 27 May at 8pm - Concert, Ado.
- Saturday 31 May at 1pm - BMX, Freestyle Kings.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7B Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Flemington Racecourse / Melbourne Showgrounds
- Saturday 12 April at 1pm - Ultra Music Festival (various artists).
- Saturday 03 May and Sunday 04 May at 11am daily - MotorEx 2025.
- Wednesday 14 May, Thursday 15 May and Friday 16 May at 9am daily - Victorian Careers Show 2025.
Extra tram services run as Route 57a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 32 Sandown Road.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds will be closed from first tram Saturday 3 May to 6pm Sunday 4 May. Connect with Route 57 trams at Stop 32 Sandown Road, 300m / 4 min walk.
Cruise Ship Season 2024/2025
Cruise ships are docking at Port Melbourne again.
We are running additional Route 109 trams between Port Melbourne and the city on weekends when cruise ships are scheduled to arrive at Beacon Cove. Additional Route 109 trams will not run on Sunday 16 March, for alternative travel options visit ptv.vic.gov.au
On weekdays when a ship is docked it is likely there will be higher than usual demand, especially around peak times. It is recommended you allow extra time for your journey.
Cruise ship arrival times may vary due to tides. For the most up to date schedule check the Victoria Ports website.
Alternative transport options
On days when a ship is docked, passengers travelling between Port Melbourne and the city can consider:
