Extra services for the NRL State of Origin match

Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026

We're making it easier for passengers to get to and from the match at the MCG on Wednesday 17 June

V/Line will run additional services to help you get to and from the NRL State of Origin match between NSW and Queensland on Wednesday 17 June at the MCG.

Geelong

Before the game:
Additional train departs Wyndham Vale at 5.20pm, arriving at Southern Cross at 5.49pm.

Additional train departs Wyndham Vale at 5.51pm, arriving at Southern Cross at 6.24pm.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.45pm. 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 12.59am.

Ballarat

Before the game:
Additional train departs Melton at 5.44pm. This train will stop at Caroline Springs, arriving at Southern Cross at 6.19pm.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.27pm. This train will stop at Ardeer, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 1.01am.

Bendigo

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.10pm. This train will stop at Clarkefield, Riddles Creek, Gisborne, Macedon, Woodend, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat, arriving at Bendigo at 1.05am.

Seymour

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Special footy coach service departs Southern Cross at 11.10pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.