Can I bring my dog on the train in Melbourne?
Everything you need to know in 2025
Key Overview
- Dogs are able to travel of majority of Melbourne’s public transport services
- Metro & Regional travel services have different rules for canine travel.
- Focus On Dog Training offers private training to get your dog ready for travelling on public transport such as trains
Your Dog & Melbourne Trains (Metro)
When travelling on a train with your dog, as an owner, you must also
- Clean up after your dog
- Ensure your dog keeps aisles & seats clear
- Have control over your dog at all times
- Avoid peak times. See PTV for hours
Melbourne Trams & Buses (Metro)
V/Line Regional Services & Dogs
Planning on travelling with your dog?
Focus On Dog Training can help with travel ready training. Check out our private Training Services, In-home or On-site, where we can work with you and your dog on Crate training, general obedience, and much more.
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