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Hobsons Bay Steam Shuttles

Saturday 26 November - sold out, but don't forget our other upcoming day trips

Gather a group of family members, loved ones and friends for a journey with Seven-0-Seven Operations on
'Hobsons Bay Steam Shuttles from Flinders Street Station to Newport and Laverton.

Our last steam hauled excursion trains for 2022

With support from the West Gate Tunnel Project's West Gate Neighbourhood Fund and City of Hobsons Bay join Seven-0-Seven Operations on board our Hobsons Bay steam train shuttles, a community event designed to celebrate the rich transport history of the Hobsons Bay region.
Book you tickets here.

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This free event will provide local residents and people from across greater Melbourne with the opportunity to experience steam (and heritage diesel) train rides while learning about local transport history and the contemporary rail network across Saturday 26 November. Bring a picnic and swap on to a metro train for Altona Beach or Williamstown, the Williamstown Heritage Beer and Cider Festival, book a cafe or restaurant or just enjoy our heritage rail travel of a day out.

Our air-conditioned train will included both open saloon-type carriages and compartment carriages as well as our famous lounge carriages Club Car 1 and BK708. Cafe Hudson will serve expresso coffee, Devonshire teas and assorted cakes and snacks, as well as offering a full bar service with a selection of ales, wine, sparkling and mixed drinks.

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Please note: The Hobson's Bay shuttles are designed to encourage visits to the communities within Hobson's Bay. Bookings that include more than 2 segments will be cancelled. We encourage layovers at Laverton or Melbourne City for Flinders Street

Book your tickets here.

Trip Fares

All fares are free and proudly supported by the West Gate Tunnel Project's West Gate Neighbourhood Fund and City of Hobsons Bay. Please remember to book tickets in each direction.
In order to allow as many people as possible to enjoy a vintage steam train ride, duplicate bookings for more than one return ride will be automatically cancelled. Please only book one return journey.

Train Timetable

The following train times are confirmed.

Shuttle

Departure Time

Departure Station

Arrival Station

Arrival Time

Shuttle 1

Newport to Flinders Street

9.20 am

Newport Station

Flinders Street Station

9.40 am

Shuttle 2

Flinders Street Station to Laverton

10.00 am

Flinders Street Station

Laverton Station

10.39 am

Shuttle 3

Laverton to Flinders Street Station

10.44 am

Laverton Station

Flinders Street Station

11.18 am

Shuttle 4

Flinders Street Station to Laverton

11.29 am

Flinders Street Station

Laverton Station

12.04 pm

Shuttle 5

Laverton to Flinders Street Station

12.12 pm

Laverton Station

Flinders Street Station

12.50 pm

Shuttle 4

Flinders Street Station to Laverton

12.59 pm

Flinders Street Station

Laverton Station

1.39 pm

Shuttle 5

Laverton to Flinders Street Station

1.52 pm

Laverton Station Flinders Street Station 2.30 pm

Shuttle 6

Flinders Street Station to Newport

2.34 pm

Flinders Street Station

Newport Station

2.53 pm

Shuttle 7

Newport to Flinders Street Station

3.57 pm

Newport Station

Flinders Street Station

4.18 pm

Shuttle 6

Flinders Street Station to Laverton

4.24 pm

Flinders Street Station

Laverton Station

4.59 pm

Shuttle 7

Laverton to Southern Cross Station

5.10 pm

Laverton Station

Southern Cross Station

5.45 pm



Passengers may join or leave the train at any of the above stations.

For other information about travelling on our train - visit our frequently asked questions page.

 

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Revised: 18 November 2022