At a glance
- Address
- 740 Bourke Street, Docklands
- Train
- Southern Cross Station is next to the stadium, across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge
- Trams
- Routes 30, 35, 70, 75 and 86 run via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade
- Event parking
- AFL: $38 pre-booked, $43 drive-up. Concerts and major events: $65 pre-booked, $69 drive-up (as of 1 October 2026)
- Height limit
- 2.1 metres
- Car park entrances
- Bourke Street (A and B) and Wurundjeri Way (D and E)
- Taxi ranks
- Bourke Street, opposite Platform 28 restaurant; La Trobe Street, near Peppers’ Apartments
Southern Cross Station is next to Marvel Stadium, and the stadium says it is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge. If you drive, the stadium’s own car park under the ground charges $38 for AFL event days when pre-booked online and $43 at the gate, and $65 or $69 for concerts and major events, as of 1 October 2026.
Marvel Stadium is at 740 Bourke Street, Docklands. This guide pulls together the stadium’s Getting to Marvel Stadium page and its car parking page, both checked on 20 October 2026, so you can choose a route before the day.
How do I get to Marvel Stadium by train?
The stadium says Southern Cross Station is connected to most metropolitan and regional train lines, and that the stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge. The bus terminus at Southern Cross, which serves airport transfers and country Victoria routes, is also a short walk across the same bridge.
The Metro Tunnel has changed how some passengers reach Southern Cross. The stadium says the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line does not travel via Southern Cross Station, so you need to change trains:
- From the south-east: change at Town Hall Station to Flinders Street Station for trains to Southern Cross. Or change at Town Hall to a Collins Street tram (route 11, 12, 48 or 109) or a Flinders Street tram (route 35, 75 or 70) towards Southern Cross.
- From the north-west: change at Footscray to the Werribee or Williamstown lines. Or transfer at State Library Station to Melbourne Central for trains to Southern Cross, or change at State Library to the route 30 tram on La Trobe Street.
For timetables, disruptions and special event services, the stadium points to Transport Victoria and the PTV app. Our myki fares guide sets out what a trip costs.
Which trams go to Marvel Stadium?
City trams run to the stadium via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade, according to the stadium:
| Route | Runs between |
|---|---|
| 30 | St Vincents Plaza and Central Pier, Docklands |
| 35 | City Circle, anticlockwise or clockwise |
| 70 | Waterfront City, Docklands and Wattle Park |
| 75 | Central Pier, Docklands and Vermont South |
| 86 | Waterfront City, Docklands and Bundoora RMIT |
Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street, a short walk from the stadium. The stadium lists routes 96 (St Kilda Beach and East Brunswick), 11 (West Preston and Victoria Harbour Docklands) and 48 (North Balwyn and Victoria Harbour Docklands) among them.
Can I arrive by ferry?
The stadium says Port Phillip Ferries berth at Docklands, directly across the street from Marvel Stadium, with ferries from Portarlington Pier and Geelong Waterfront.
How much does event parking cost?
The car park is under the stadium, and the stadium says limited parking is available, so it encourages patrons to plan ahead and book early.
| Event type | Pre-booked online | Drive-up rate |
|---|---|---|
| AFL event day | $38 | $43 |
| Special events (concerts, major events) | $65 | $69 |
These rates are listed by the stadium as of 1 October 2026 and include GST. The stadium notes that limited parking will be available for special events with updated pricing in place, so check the booking page for your event. Pre-booking is through the stadium’s parking booking site, and accessible parking is also booked online through UbiPark.
Where are the car park entrances, and how tall can my vehicle be?
Entrances A and B are on Bourke Street, and entrances D and E are on Wurundjeri Way. The car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres. For accessible parking, tell car park staff on entry that an accessible space is required. For parking enquiries, contact the Parking Services team at parkingservices@marvelstadium.com.au or (03) 8625 7201.
What does casual parking cost on non-event days?
| Stay | Drive-up | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | $20.00 | $18.00 |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour | $31.00 | $29.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $35.00 | $33.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $41.00 | $39.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $46.00 | $44.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $49.00 | $47.00 |
| Daily maximum | $59.00 | $57.00 |
| Early bird (enter 6am to 9:30am, exit 1:30pm to 8:00pm) | $27.00 | $25.00 |
| Evening rate (Monday to Friday, enter after 5pm, exit by 6am) | $17.00 | $14.00 |
| Weekend rate, per day (enter after midnight Friday, exit before midnight Sunday) | $17.00 | $14.00 |
The stadium lists a $87.00 lost ticket fee, as of 1 October 2026. Permanent parking is $395.00 a month unreserved and $480.00 a month reserved. These rates apply when no event is on; on event days the event rates above apply.
Where do taxis and rideshare pick up?
The stadium lists a taxi rank on Bourke Street, opposite Platform 28 restaurant, and another on La Trobe Street, near Peppers’ Apartments.
Quick plan
- By train: Southern Cross Station, then the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge.
- From the south-east or north-west on the Metro Tunnel line: change trains as set out above.
- By tram: routes 30, 35, 70, 75 or 86 via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade.
- By car: pre-book event parking online ($38 AFL, $65 concerts and major events); the height limit is 2.1 metres.
- By ferry: Port Phillip Ferries berth across the street.
For another large venue on the other side of the city, see our guide to getting to the MCG.
Sources
- Marvel Stadium — Getting to Marvel Stadium (checked 20 October 2026)
- Marvel Stadium — Car Parking (rates as of 1 October 2026; checked 20 October 2026)
Featured image: Marvel Stadium (Docklands Stadium) from the southwest (photo: DXR / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Marvel Stadium or Melbourne Stadiums Limited. Rates and conditions can change; check the official pages above before you travel.