How to get to Caulfield Racecourse for the Caulfield Cup

The easiest way to get to Caulfield Racecourse is by train to Caulfield Station. The station is directly outside the racecourse, a few stops from the Melbourne CBD. The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) also lists a dedicated Uber and taxi zone and free public parking in the Centre Car Park (MRC Plan Your Visit). For Cup Day on Saturday 17 October 2026, gates open at 10:30am and the Cup runs at 5:15pm AEDT (MRC).

Source: Melbourne Racing Club, Racing.com.

How do I get to Caulfield Racecourse by train?

Catch a metropolitan train to Caulfield Station. Several south-eastern lines stop there, and the MRC describes the station as directly outside the racecourse. Use the PTV journey planner or app for your exact route, platform and any Cup Day service changes. You'll need a myki, or check PTV for current fare options.

How do I get to Caulfield Racecourse from Southern Cross Station?

Take a train from the city towards Caulfield and get off at Caulfield Station. Depending on the line, you may need to change at Flinders Street or another city station. The PTV planner shows the fastest connection. It's a few stops, and on race days it's usually quicker than driving.

What tram goes to Caulfield Racecourse?

The MRC says the racecourse can be reached by "train, tram or bus" but doesn't name specific routes. Check the PTV journey planner with "Caulfield Racecourse" as your destination for the current tram and bus routes. Routes and stops change, so we won't list numbers here.

Where can I park at Caulfield Racecourse?

The MRC lists free public parking in the Centre Car Park. Enter via the roundabout at the corner of Kambrook Road and Glen Eira Road. Annual Members park in the Members' Centre Car Park and the Guineas Car Park (Gate 19, Queens Ave) with a car park pass. Note that the Maple Entrance (Gate 2) and car park is closed until further notice. Car parks generally open about two hours before the first race during the Carnival.

All car parks are alcohol-free zones, and an alcohol-free zone covers surrounding streets during the Carnival. The MRC warns that substantial fines apply.

Can I get an Uber to Caulfield Racecourse?

Yes. The MRC has set aside a dedicated Uber and taxi zone just outside the racecourse. Expect surge pricing and queues after the Cup and again after the last race at 5:50pm. The train is usually faster.

How do I enter Caulfield Racecourse?

The MRC's Carnival map lists several entries:

• Gate 21, the main entry into the General Admission Carnival precinct
• Centre Turnstiles, the central entry and ticket-scanning point
• Gate 23, the Members' entry from the Normanby Road side
• The Avenue Entry, for The Avenue hospitality precinct
• DDA Accessible Entry, the dedicated accessible entry

Have your ticket ready on your phone. The MRC listed Cup Day as sold out, with strictly limited tickets at the gate, so arrive early if you're relying on those.

Making a Melbourne trip of it

Caulfield is a short train ride from the city, so it's easy to pair with a Melbourne stay. For the city's big sights and day trips, browse our Melbourne attractions pages. For the field and today's race details, see the Caulfield Cup race day coverage on Race.com.au.

What else is near Caulfield Racecourse?

Caulfield Racecourse sits in Melbourne's south-east, in the City of Glen Eira. The centre of the course is also the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, which the council manages as public open space outside race days. After the races, the train runs back to the CBD for dinner. You can also spend the next day at the city's classic sights: the Royal Botanic Gardens, the laneways and the Yarra precinct. Allow time on Cup Day: Carnival car parks open about two hours before the first race, and gates open at 10:30am.

Caulfield Cup 2026 key facts

• Date: Saturday 17 October 2026, the 150th running (MRC).
• Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, directly outside Caulfield Station in Melbourne's south-east.
• Race time: 5:15pm AEDT. Gates open at 10:30am, the first race is at 12:15pm and the last race is at 5:50pm.
• Distance and conditions: 2400 metres, a Group 1 handicap for horses aged three and older, with up to 18 starters.
• Prize money: $6 million, with $3.3 million to the winner and $60,000 to every starter outside the top 10 (Racing.com).
• First run: 1879.
• Tickets: the MRC listed Cup Day as sold out, with strictly limited tickets at the gate.

What facilities are at Caulfield Racecourse?

The Melbourne Racing Club lists the main on-course facilities on its Plan Your Visit page. ATMs are along the concourse at the rear of the Rupert Clarke Grandstand and in the Members' Reserve. First Aid is opposite the Owners Concierge, and baby change is in the First Aid Building next to the Race Day Office. Passenger lifts are on the concourse level at the rear of the Rupert Clarke Grandstand. The disabled viewing area is on the Promenade Level, and accessible bathrooms are throughout the venue. Racebooks are sold at the Race Day Office and at bars, subject to availability. For questions on the day, the MRC's number is 1300 GO RACE (1300 467 223).

Sources

• Plan Your Visit: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne Racing Club
• Public Transport Victoria journey planner, Public Transport Victoria
• Sportsbet Caulfield Cup – race day information, Melbourne Racing Club

Photo: Celco85, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source).

Information only, not betting advice. Details were checked against Melbourne Racing Club and Racing.com on 17 October 2026 and can change on the day, so confirm with the official sources linked above. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Gamble responsibly.