How to get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

96minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, GLEN WAVERLEY and 703

To get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

102minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Syndal
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15922
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
    ID 15909
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 48.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, GLEN WAVERLEY and 703

To get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

102minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Syndal
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15922
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
    ID 15909
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Blackburn South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Blackburn South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Blackburn South costs A$25.05.

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