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HOW TO GET TO THE MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS 
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The Melbourne Showgrounds is located in Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, only 15 minutes drive from the city and 15 minutes from the Melbourne International Airport.
- EQUITANA train will leave from Flinders Street - Platform 8 & 9, Southern Cross Platform 14 and North Melbourne stations Platform 6.
- YOU MUST HAVE YOUR EQUITANA TICKET TO TRAVEL ON THIS SERVICE FOR FREE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EQUITANA TICKET YOU CAN TRAVEL ON THIS SERVICE BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCAHSE A TRAIN TICKET (ZONE 1, “2 HOURS” for one way journey)
- To plan your journey to and from the showgrounds, pick the date to travel, enter your address
into the Journey planner, then click Plan Journey to view options.
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TRAIN SCHEDULE
A train will leave Flinders Street Station every twenty minutes commencing 8.40am to 7.20pm.
First
Train – 8.40am - on leaving Flinders Street it takes three minutes to arrive
at Southern Cross Station and 6 minutes to arrive at North Melbourne station.
On arrival to the Showgrounds Station the train will return to the City stopping at North Melbourne, Southern Cross and Flinders Street.
The
evening service for patrons of the evening spectaculars are as follows:
Depart
Showgrounds:
Thursday & Friday Saturday
10.40pm 10.48pm
11.00pm 11.10pm
11.20pm 11.30pm
11.40 pm 11.48pm
Sunday
Same daytime service – departs Flinders Street station every twenty minutes from 8.40am.
The last train to depart the Showgrounds on Sunday is scheduled for 7.40pm.
- Bus stops are conveniently located on Langs Road and Epsom Road. Bus service number 472 travels between Williamstown and Moonee Ponds via Footscray along Langs Road.
- Tram number 57 leaves Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, and travels along Epsom Road to the Main Gate.
- Car parking is available onsite at Melbourne Showgrounds off Langs Rd.
- Road access is 15 minutes from the city via Flemington and Racecourse Roads, or off City Link at Racecourse Road.
For
further information about Melbourne’s trains, trams or buses, please visit Metlink or call 131 638.
THE EQUITANA PRECINCT
BATES COMPETITION ARENA
This 85m x 85m grass outdoor arena with seating for 4300 spectators hosts a number of competitions across all equine disciplines, including the new Twilight program.
GRAND PAVILION
Under the big white top, one of the largest tent structures in Australia becomes Equitana Asia Pacific’s impressive indoor competition and entertainment arena of 75m x 35m with a seating capacity for 5000 spectators. This arena houses Dressage Spectacular, Western Spectacular, specialist clinics, world class competitions and the inaugural Equitana Performance Sale.
BREEDERS VILLAGE
A purpose built stable complex that showcases various horse breeds. The village offers the opportunity to compare the differences of each breed under one roof.
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Equitana 
