How to get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 PAKENHAM train and finally take the 64 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

87minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 64
64
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    Ride to tram station
    68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    ID 18412
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, WILLIAMSTOWN and 64

To get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the 64 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

87minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 64
64
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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    Ride to tram station
    68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    ID 18412
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Brighton East, Melbourne is approximately 37.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East by bus, train and tram, 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/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

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

Public transport stations close to Brighton East, Melbourne

Brighton East is located at Brighton East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ward St/Centre Rd (Brighton East).

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Ward St/Centre Rd (Brighton East)
  • Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East)
  • Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd (Brighton East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, WILLIAMSTOWN and 64

To get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the 64 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

87minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 64
64
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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    Ride to tram station
    68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)
    ID 18412
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 64.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line 64.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Brighton East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East 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 train line and one tram line till City station near Brighton East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Brighton East in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Brighton East 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 Brighton East in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Brighton East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Brighton East costs A$25.05.

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