How to get from South Kensington to Airport West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 469 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
    ID 7246
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from South Kensington to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19674
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    710 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Kensington to Airport West

The distance between South Kensington, Airport West and Airport West, Airport West is approximately 20.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Airport West by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Airport West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Airport West and the nearest public transport station is Cairncross Lane/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Cairncross Lane/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Derby St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Airport West, Airport West

Airport West is located at Hawker Street, Airport West and the nearest public transport station is Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
  • Altna Ave/Mcnamara Ave (Airport West)
  • Etzel St/Clydesdale Rd (Airport West)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from South Kensington to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19674
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    710 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Airport West?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 469.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to Airport West?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Airport West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Kensington to Airport West?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Kensington in West Melbourne to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Melbourne station near Airport West in Airport West.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Kensington to Airport West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Kensington in West Melbourne and Airport West in Airport West by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Kensington to get to Airport West?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Kensington in West Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Kensington and Airport West?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne stop, which is closest to Airport West in Airport West.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Kensington to Airport West?

    The ride from South Kensington to Airport West costs A$5.30.

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