How to get from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill in Melbourne, 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, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

55minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and MERNDA

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill in Melbourne, 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, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

55minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Clifton Hill, Melbourne is approximately 30.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill, Melbourne

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill).

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • North Tce/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and MERNDA

To get from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill in Melbourne, 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, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

55minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill 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 till City station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Clifton Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 55 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Clifton Hill costs A$25.05.

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