Limo & Transport for Flemington Racecourse
Race-day transfers to Flemington — door to gate in the morning, and a car waiting when the last race is run.
Year-round race days — Melbourne Cup Carnival 31 October to 7 November 2026
Flemington is Melbourne’s biggest racecourse and the home of the Melbourne Cup Carnival — Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks Day and Stakes Day — plus race meetings through the rest of the year. On a carnival day the roads around Epsom Road and Racecourse Road are under traffic management, the car parks are booked out or a long walk from the gates, and the trip home is the part nobody plans. A chauffeured car takes all of that away: one pickup, a drop at the right gate for your tickets, and a pickup point agreed in advance so the group gets home together.
Getting to Flemington on race day
Flemington sits about six kilometres from the city, between Epsom Road and the Maribyrnong River. On the big days, roads around the course run under event traffic management, and the closer you get the slower it moves. We plan the approach around your entry — general admission, the members’ areas or a marquee — and drop as close to your gate as the day’s traffic plan allows.
Most groups book a late-morning pickup: drinks or photos at home, a relaxed drive in, and arrival in time for the early races. If you are meeting friends or stopping for lunch on the way, we build that into the run.
The trip home — agreed before you arrive
After the feature race tens of thousands of people leave at once. The special event trains and the taxi and rideshare ranks queue for a long time, and phones struggle in the crowd. We agree a pickup point and a rough time with you before the day, your chauffeur waits for your message, and the car is there when you walk out — no hunting for a ride in heels at 6pm.
If the day carries on, the car can take the group on to dinner or a bar in the city, or drop everyone at their own homes on the way back.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival — and why it books out
The four carnival days in 2026 are Derby Day on Saturday 31 October, Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 3 November, Oaks Day on Thursday 5 November and Stakes Day on Saturday 7 November. Each has its own page with the details for that day.
In our own records, race-day bookings cluster heavily in November, and the Saturdays fill first because they also carry weddings and school formals. In 2025, the Stakes Day Saturday was our busiest day of the whole year. If you want a particular car for a Saturday race day, book as early as you can.
Spring Racing Carnival transfers for groups and corporate guests
For a group of friends, a stretch Hummer keeps the day together: the White Hummer and Pink Hummer seat up to 15 and the Black Hummer 6x6 up to 18, with BYO welcome for passengers 18 and over. For a bigger group, two or more cars travel together and arrive at the same time — see limo hire for large groups.
For corporate hosts and marquee guests, our chauffeur service runs the G-Wagon, the Rolls Royce Tribute and the Mercedes Sprinter — collecting clients from offices and hotels, running the day to your schedule and taking everyone home afterwards. See Spring Racing Carnival limo hire for the whole season, including Caulfield and Moonee Valley.
Racing at Flemington outside the carnival
Flemington races through the year, not only in spring, and the same service applies to any meeting — a birthday at the races, a work function in a marquee or a day out with friends. Tell us the date and your entry, and we plan the pickup, the drop and the trip home the same way.
Flemington Racecourse — the transport plan at a glance
Cars for Flemington Racecourse
Inside the White Hummer Limousine
This is the car you get — our own, filmed inside. Lounge seating, lighting and a sound system you can plug your phone into. Tap the video to watch it full screen.
See photos and details of the White Hummer Limousine →Flemington Racecourse Transport FAQs
Where does the car drop us at Flemington Racecourse?
As close to your entry as the day’s traffic management allows. We plan the approach around your tickets — general admission, members or a marquee — and confirm the drop point with you before the day.
How do we get home from Flemington after the races?
We agree a pickup point and an approximate time with you in advance, your chauffeur waits for your message, and the car is ready when you walk out. It avoids the long queues for trains, taxis and rideshare after the last race.
How early should we book a car for the Melbourne Cup Carnival?
As early as possible, especially for the Saturdays (Derby Day and Stakes Day), which also carry weddings and formals. In 2025 the Stakes Day Saturday was our busiest day of the year.
What time should the car pick us up for Flemington?
Most groups choose a late-morning pickup, around 10:30 to 11:30am, so they arrive for the early races. We set the time with you around where you are coming from and any stop on the way.
How many people can travel together to the races?
The White and Pink Hummers seat up to 15, the Black Hummer 6x6 up to 18, the Rolls Royce Tribute up to 9 and the G-Wagon up to 4. Larger groups can book two vehicles that travel together.
Can we drink in the car on the way to Flemington?
Yes. BYO is welcome on the Hummers and stretch limousines for passengers 18 and over. Drinks cannot be carried through the racecourse gates, so your chauffeur will remind everyone before drop-off.
Do you do transfers for other race days at Flemington?
Yes. We cover every Flemington meeting, plus Caulfield and Moonee Valley — not only the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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