Extra services for major events this Summer
Published: Tue 25 Nov 2025
V/Line is running special services to help fans get to and from major events this Summer.
Sunday 4 January
Big Bash Cricket – Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades – MCG – Starts 6.05pm
From the city
Geelong Line –
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 10.20pm. This train will stop at Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, arriving at Waurn Ponds at 11.41pm.
Ballarat Line –
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 10.25pm. This train will stop at Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, arriving at Bacchus Marsh at 11.10pm.
Seymour Line –
Special coach service departs Southern Cross at 10.15pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
Thursday 8 January
Big Bash Cricket – Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers – MCG – Starts 7.15pm
From the city
Geelong Line –
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.20pm. This train will stop at Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, arriving at Waurn Ponds at 12.34am.
Ballarat Line –
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.00pm. This train will stop at Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, arriving at Melton 11.31pm.
Seymour Line –
Special coach service departs Southern Cross at 11.25pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
Saturday 10 January
Big Bash Cricket – Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars – Marvel Stadium – Starts 7.15pm
From the city
Bendigo Line –
The 10.37pm Southern Cross to Bendigo service is altered to depart at 10.59pm. This train will stop at Footscray, Clarkefield, Riddells Creek, Gisborne, Macedon, Woodend, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat, arriving at Bendigo at 1.01am.
Seymour Line –
Special coach service departs Southern Cross at 10.55pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
Tuesday 13 January
Big Bash Cricket –Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers – MCG – Starts 7.15pm
From the city
Seymour Line –
Special coach service departs Southern Cross at 11.25pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
Thursday 15 January
Big Bash Cricket –Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers – Marvel Stadium – Starts 7.15pm
From the city
Seymour Line –
Special coach service departs Southern Cross at 10.55pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
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