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

From Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 20 bus from North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station to The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

102minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30174
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Geelong Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
    Ride to bus station
    The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
    ID 30180
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

109minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Drumcondra
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drumcondra
    Walk to
    Drumcondra
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Drumcondra, Melbourne is approximately 101.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra, Melbourne

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
  • The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Melbourne Rd/Church St (Drumcondra)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

109minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Drumcondra
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drumcondra
    Walk to
    Drumcondra
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Drumcondra in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Drumcondra in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Drumcondra costs A$28.29.

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