Free train, tram and bus transport will be included in Adelaide Oval Footy Express services running for all AFL games this season.
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) Chief Executive Rod Hook said that the new Adelaide Oval Footy Express train, tram and bus services will operate to a high frequency timetable and will set-down within a short walk of the redeveloped Adelaide Oval.
“By simply showing your Adelaide Oval footy ticket when boarding an Adelaide Metro Adelaide Oval Footy Express or general train, tram or bus service you are eligible for free travel to and from the game,” he said.
Crows CEO Steven Trigg said the announcement was great news for Crows members and fans.
“This gives our fans and anyone else heading to our games at Adelaide Oval some great options,” he said. “The Club and our members have had some concerns about transport but this news will allow people to find the easiest and best option in their circumstances.
An Adelaide Oval Footy Express bus interchange will be established on King William Road between North Terrace and Victoria Drive. Footy Express buses will provide frequent limited stop bus routes at a 5-20 minutes frequency 1-2 hours prior to the game, and the buses will depart 30 minutes after the final siren.
Adelaide Oval Footy Express tram services will operate at a 5-10 minute frequency at all stops and train services at a 15-30 minute frequency at limited stops 2-2.5 hours prior to the game and 1-1.5 hours after the game.
With the new Riverbank Bridge – and its connections to the Adelaide Railway Station, the tramline and a range of bus routes – catching public transport to the Adelaide Oval will be easy.
Adelaide Oval Footy Express key points:
- The Adelaide Oval Footy Express will operate on AFL game days only. Check the Adelaide Oval website for details on any services that might be available during other major events at Adelaide Oval.
- Regular Adelaide Metro bus services will run as per existing timetables in the lead up to and after AFL games. Please note these services might not use all existing city bus stops due to the need to accommodate additional Adelaide Oval Footy Express services. Signage will direct passengers to any changed bus stop locations.
- Temporary bus stops will be established on King William Road to allow for passenger boarding and alighting.
- Several lay-over areas will be located in and around the city to allow buses to enter the terminal location on King William Road in a timely manner.
- Country buses will pick-up and collect passengers on Montefiore Road (south-east side of War Memorial Drive and north west side of War Memorial Drive)
- An Adelaide Oval Footy Express guide is available to download here
Check out the Adelaide Oval Footy Express guide for specific route details, now available online at www.adelaidemetro.com.au. Printed copies will be available soon.
The capacity of the Adelaide Oval Footy Express services will be monitored to meet game demand.
General Manager, Commercial of the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority, Darren Chandler said: “A lot of work has gone in to ensuring we move people to and from the stadium as efficiently as possible and the Adelaide Oval Footy Express service will certainly play a key role in this.”
Park n’ Ride facilities are provided along the Adelaide Oval Footy Express tram stops and train stations with approx 6250+ parking spaces available. DPTI are working with the Adelaide City Council on further parking opportunities such as Bonython Park.
