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

From Melbourne Airport to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Croydon 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

115minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
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
    Ringwood
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Croydon by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, BELGRAVE and 664

To get from Melbourne Airport to Croydon 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the 664 bus from Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

120minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Croydon

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 55 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Croydon 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 Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Croydon by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, BELGRAVE and 664

To get from Melbourne Airport to Croydon 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the 664 bus from Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

120minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Croydon 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 Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Croydon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

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

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

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

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