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

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Federation Square by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL 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 Degraves St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Federation Square on the Moovit app.

45min
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
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    Swanston St
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Federation Square

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Federation Square, Melbourne is approximately 24.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Federation Square

To check the bus and train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Federation Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport MEL) and destination (Federation Square), 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 Federation Square?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Train line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

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

    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 one train line till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Federation Square in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Federation Square in Melbourne by bus and train is about 45 min.

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

    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 Federation Square?

    Get off the bus at the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station, which is closest to Federation Square in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne Airport MEL to Federation Square?

    The first bus from Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Federation Square in Melbourne is City - Melbourne Airport. It leaves the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop at 14:06.

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