The Women’s is on the corner of Grattan St and Flemington Rd in Parkville (Melways Map 2B A7).
View a street plan showing the location of the Women's.
Wheelchair access is available at the hospital’s main entrance on Grattan Street (Ground Level) and the Women's Emergency Care entrance on Flemington Rd (Lower Ground entrance).
If you plan to travel to the hospital by public transport, please check your travel route on the Public Transport Victoria website and allow any extra time needed.
If you plan to drive to the hospital, please note the car park occasionally reaches capacity. You may need to allow extra time to find parking nearby.
Traffic changes during the construction of Parkville Station
- Grattan Street is closed between Flemington Road and Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade.
- The Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade northbound service lane is closed.
- See map below.
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
- For updates on construction of Parkville Station, visit the Metro Tunnel website.
Trams
Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your trip.
Tram 19, Stop 10. North Coburg to Elizabeth Street, stops at the corner of Royal Parade and Grattan Street. Route details for Tram 19.
Tram 58, Stop 14. West Coburg to Toorak, stops at the corner of Grattan Street and Flemington Road. Route details for Tram 58.
Tram 59, Stop 14. Airport West to Elizabeth Street, stops at the corner of Grattan Street and Flemington Road. Route details for Tram 59.
Buses
Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your trip.
Bus 401 - North Melbourne Station - Melbourne University Loop via Royal Melbourne Hospital. Disembark at the corner of Wrecklyn Street and Flemington Road.
Bus 402 - Footscray Station - East Melbourne via North Melbourne. Disembark at the corner of Wrecklyn Street and Courtney Street or Flemington Road.
Bus 403 - Footscray Station - Melbourne University via Royal Melbourne Hospital. Disembark at the corner of Wrecklyn Street and Flemington Road.
Bus 505 - Moonee Ponds - Melbourne University via Parkville Gardens. Disembark at Melbourne University Royal Parade.
Bus 546 - Heidelberg Station - Melb Uni - Queen Victoria Market via Clifton Hill and Carlton. Disembark at Melbourne University Royal Parade.
Taxis
There is a taxi rank in front of the hospital on Flemington Road.
Public pick-up and drop-off zone
There is a public pick-up and drop-off zone on Grattan Street.
Car parking
Car parking at the underground car park of the Women’s main building is for staff, patients and their visitors only.
The underground car parking is accessed from the Flemington Rd car park entrance.
There are dedicated spaces for visitors and patients and a small number of short-term (30 minute) parking spaces for pick-up and drop-off only at the Lower Ground Level, also off Flemington Rd.
There are a number of parking bays set aside for disabled visitors and patients on level B1. There is also a small area for pick-up and drop-off at the Lower Ground entrance.
Please note the car park occasionally reaches capacity. Please allow extra time to find parking nearby.
For car park fees and hours of operation, go to Wilsons Parking.
Follow this link for more information about concession parking fees at the Women's Parkville car park.
Lifts lead directly to the main reception, outpatient services or private consulting suites. There are secure bicycle racks at the hospital’s main entrance (Grattan Street) and the emergency entrance (Flemington Rd).
Limited street meter parking is available in streets surrounding the hospital.
Related information
- Wilson Parking Royal Women's Car Park