How to get from Melbourne Airport to Clayton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

101minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clayton 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

107minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Clayton

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 43.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Clayton 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/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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Related Routes

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

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clayton 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

107minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Clayton 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 2 train lines till City station near Clayton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Clayton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to Clayton?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Clayton costs A$25.05.

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