How to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling in Malvern East, 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 station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Degraves St station to Darling Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Darling on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 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
    ID 23175
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 8
    Ride to train station Darling Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Darling Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DLG
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Malvern East and Darling, Malvern East is approximately 35.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Malvern East – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling

To check the bus and train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport MEL) and destination (Darling), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GLEN WAVERLEY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport MEL and Darling?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darling?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Darling in Malvern East.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Darling in Malvern East by bus and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport MEL to get to Darling?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport MEL and Darling?

    Get off the bus at the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station, which is closest to Darling in Malvern East.

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