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How to get from Southern Cross to Airport West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 477 bus and finally take the 469 bus from Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie) station to Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)
    ID 7259
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)
    ID 9093
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
    ID 8630
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Southern Cross to Airport West in Airport West, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to King 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 - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 7262
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to Airport West

The distance between Southern Cross, Airport West and Airport West, Airport West is approximately 14.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Airport West and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Southern Cross to Airport West in Airport West, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to King 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 - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 7262
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to Airport West?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477, Bus line 469.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to Airport West?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Airport West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Airport West?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Essendon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Essendon station near Airport West in Airport West.

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

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Airport West in Airport West by train and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Airport West?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Airport West?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Airport West?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Airport West costs A$5.30.

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