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

From Melbourne Airport to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon 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 CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

52minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

63minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
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 - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Essendon

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Essendon 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 T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

63minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
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 - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

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

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

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

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