The Royal Adelaide Show is turning 100 this year, with celebrations taking place from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
Adelaide Metro is providing extra public transport services during the Show, with more than 30 services travelling to the event. Buses and trains will stop within a short walking distance to the Adelaide Showgrounds at a dedicated bus interchange and train station.
Due to the tram closures, regular Adelaide Metro services will operate to the South Terrace Tram Stop during this event. Substitute buses will continue to operate, with Stop 4 Leader St being the closest stop to the Showgrounds.
Learn more: 6-month partial tram line closure
Regular Adelaide Metro bus and trains will run, as well as additional express and shuttle bus services.
Those using public transport can travel with a:
School groups can request a group booking ticket with Adelaide Metro for cheaper fares.
Find out more about the Royal Adelaide Show by visiting their website.
Seniors can travel for free to the Royal Adelaide Show with a valid Seniors Card.
Children under the age of 5 can travel for free on all public transport when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
On weekends, two children under the age of 15 can travel for free with an adult. Adults must have a valid Daytrip ticket, which can be bought on a metroCARD or via the Adelaide Metro Buy & Go app.
21W Show Shuttle Bus
This shuttle bus service will operate Monday to Friday of the Royal Adelaide Show, between the city and the Adelaide Showgrounds. The 21W will operate from Stop V1 Currie St to Goodwood Rd bus interchange.
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes.
- From Currie St between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
- From Adelaide Showgrounds between 10:00 am to 11:10 pm
23W Show Shuttle Bus
This shuttle bus service will operate on Saturday and Sunday of the Royal Adelaide Show, between Stop V1 Currie St and Goodwood Rd bus interchange. This service will also stop at selected UPark locations.
- Frequency: Every 15 minutes
- From Currie St between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- From Adelaide Showgrounds between 7:35 am and 11:10 pm.
This service is free for UPark users who have a valid parking ticket.
22W O-Bahn Show Shuttle Bus
The 22W express bus service will operate every day of the Royal Adelaide Show. This service will operate from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange via the O-Bahn, stopping at Paradise and Klemzig Interchanges, then directly to the Adelaide Showgrounds.
Three trips will depart each morning from Golden Grove Interchange. You can also catch any regular O-Bahn services to the city and connect the 21W Show bus shuttle.
To Showgrounds
From Tea Tree Plaza, Paradise and Klemzig:
- 22W buses run every 15 to 30 minutes.
- 9:00 am to 8:00 pm every day, buses travel via:
- Zone D Tea Tree Plaza
- Zone B Paradise
- Zone A Klemzig
From Zone A Golden Grove Village:
From Showgrounds
From the Goodwood Road Interchange:
- 22W buses run ever 15 to 30 minutes
- Monday to Thursday: 9:40 am to 10:45 pm
- Friday: 9:40 am to 11:15 pm
- Saturday: 9:45 am to 11:15 pm
- Sunday: 9:45 am to 10:45 pm
Find out which mode of transport is right for you.
Bus:
The following stops and routes can be used to travel to and from the Royal Adelaide Show.
| Stops | Routes |
|---|
| Stop 2 Goodwood Rd - both sides | G10, G10A, G10C, G20, G20X, G21, G21X, G22X, G30X, G40X, W90, W90M, W91, W91C |
| Stop 3 Goodwood Rd - both sides |
| Stop 4 Leader St - both sides | W90, W91 |
| Stop 5 Leader St - both sides |
| Stop 1 Anzac Hwy | 106, 167, 168, 202, 203, 241, 251, 252, 253, 254, 262, 263, 265, 719, 721, 722, M44 |
| Stop 3 Anzac Hwy | 262, 263, 265, 719, 721, 722, M44 |
| Stop 1B Greenhill Rd - North side | 580 |
| Stop 1C Greenhill Rd - both sides | 580 |
| Stop 1A Richmond Rd - both sides | 157, 168, 580 |
Train:
Show-goers can catch the Flinders or Belair rail lines to the Adelaide Showgrounds Station.
Express Seaford services will stop at the Adelaide Showground Railway Station and will operate on weekdays and weekends between:
- 9:40 am and 2:45 pm.
- 5:40 pm and last service.
Tram:
During the Royal Adelaide Show, tram closures will be in place and will not operate to stops close to the Adelaide Showgrounds.
Trams will continue to operate from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Botanic Gardens to the South Terrace Tram Stop. Substitute buses will continue to operate, with Stop 4 Leader St being the closest stop to the Showgrounds.
Learn more: 6-month partial tram line closure
