How to get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to Federation Square
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
    760 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Federation Square
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
    730 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Federation Square, Melbourne is approximately 25.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Federation Square
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
    730 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Train line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Train line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Federation Square in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Federation Square in Melbourne by bus and train is about 56 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Federation Square in Melbourne?

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

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