The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has worked closely with public transport operators to encourage patrons attending the event to use public transport.
The best route will depend on your preferred gate entry. Please see the best options below for each gate.
Gate 1
- Route 96 Light Rail GP Express: Southern Cross Station - Stop 130, Middle Park
Gate 2
- Route 96 Light Rail GP Express: Southern Cross Station - Stop 129 Wright St
Gate 3
- Tram Route 12 (Clarendon Street): Southern Cross Station (in Collins St) – Stop 130 Albert Rd / Clarendon St (weekdays)
- Tram Route 12 (Clarendon Street): Collins St (near Spencer St) - Stop 130 Albert Rd / Clarendon St (weekend)
- Clarendon Street GP Express: Southern Cross Station - Stop 130 Albert Road / Clarendon St
Gate 5
- St Kilda Road GP Shuttle: Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Stop 20 Park Street / St Kilda Rd
Gate 8
- St Kilda Road GP Shuttle: Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Stop 25 Commercial Rd / St Kida Rd
Gate 9
- St Kilda Road GP Shuttle: Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Stop 29 Union Street / St Kilda Rd
Gate 10
- Tram Route 16 (Fitzroy Street): Stop 132 Princes Street stop (weekdays)
- St Kilda Road GP Shuttle: Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Stop 30 St Kilda Junction
The above services are free for Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix 2022 ticket holders between the city and the circuit*.
Please note, normal tram fares apply on other tram routes that operate past the circuit. The Light Rail GP Express will operate express between Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) and Gates 1 and 2. The Clarendon Street GP Express will not stop between Spencer Street and City Road on Saturday and Sunday (but will stop at all stops from City Road onward). For up-to-date information, download the TramTRACKER® app.
There is no public parking at the circuit. The best thing to do is leave the car at home!
Alternatively, park in one of the 70,000 off-street car spaces in the city and catch the free GP Express tram services to the circuit.
RESTRICTED PARKING
Grand Prix patrons (non-residents) will NOT be permitted to park close to Albert Park. Illegally parked vehicles will be subject to heavy fines and/or towaways. Access will be maintained to local shops and businesses. Businesses will be trading as usual for the four days of the event.
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We are working with 13cabs for the 2022 Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix 2022.
Taxi ranks are located at Gates 1 and 2 (on Canterbury Road), Gates 3 and 5 (on Albert Road), Gate 8 (on St Kilda Road) and Gate 10 (on Fitzroy Street).
Patrons may wish to travel to and from Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in an Uber.
Uber ranks are located at Gates 1 and 2 (on Canterbury Road), Gates 3 and 5 (on Albert Road), Gate 8 (on St Kilda Road) and Gate 10 (on Fitzroy Street).
Some bus services will take you to bus stops close to the circuit, whilst other services will take you to the city, where you can catch the tram services to the circuit (trams are free for Grand Prix ticket holders). If using any other public transport besides the free shuttle trams, patrons must buy a valid ticket for travel.
For more maps and timetables, visit the PTV website.
PROFESSIONAL HELICOPTER SERVICES - GRAND PRIX TRANSFERS
Melbourne City Helipad to Grand Prix
- One Way Transfer (per person) - $265.00
- Return Transfer (per person) - $365.00
- Exclusive Transfer One Way (Up to 6 people) - $1,260
- Exclusive Transfer Return (Up to 6 people) - $1,830
Moorabbin Airport to Grand Prix
- One Way Transfer (per person) - $320.00
- Return Transfer (per person) - $495.00
- Exclusive Transfer One Way (Up to 6 people) - $1,550
- Exclusive Transfer Return (Up to 6 people) - $2,300
Helicopter Joy Flights around the Grand Prix
- Two laps around the circuit: $65.00 per person on Thursday and $100.00 per person Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Scenic helicopter flights can be booked at either the heliport or the ticket sales booth located in Legends Lane, near Gate 1 - just look for the little blue and yellow helicopter which marks the location.
Private helicopters can land at the Grand Prix at the designated helipad adjacent to Gate 10. Landing fees apply and registration/insurance declaration forms must be provided to Professional Helicopter Services prior to the event.
The helipad is located near Gate 10 at the Albert Park Circuit. If you have a corporate ticket you can get to and from the heliport by the corporate shuttle.
For any enquiries or to make a booking, please contact Professional Helicopter Services on +61 3 9580 7433 or operations@phs.com.au.
