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

From Melbourne Airport to Essendon North by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North 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 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

65minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
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
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North by bus, train and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, CRAIGIEBURN and 59

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

65minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
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
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 32.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North by bus, train and tram, 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 Essendon North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North by bus, train and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, CRAIGIEBURN and 59

To get from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

65minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
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
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North 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 and one tram line till City station near Essendon North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Melbourne Airport to Essendon North?

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

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