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

From Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Broadmeadows station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 901
901
CRAIGIEBURN
482
Walk to Federation Square
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 375648
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    undefined - CRAIGIEBURN482
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by and bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Banksia Gr/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 477 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 477
477
CRAIGIEBURN
477
Walk to Federation Square
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Banksia Gr/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    undefined - CRAIGIEBURN477
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    280 m • 4 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 36.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Federation Square, Melbourne

Federation Square is located at 2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Federation Square:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

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From Melbourne Airport to Federation Square by and bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Federation Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Banksia Gr/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 477 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 477
477
CRAIGIEBURN
477
Walk to Federation Square
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Banksia Gr/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    undefined - CRAIGIEBURN477
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federation Square
    Walk to
    Federation Square
    2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    280 m • 4 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 126 minutes, using Bus line 482, Bus line 901,.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 482, Bus line 477,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

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

    The 482 bus line goes from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melbourne Airport station near Federation Square in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Federation Square in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 482 bus from the Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne Airport stop, which is closest to Federation Square in Melbourne.

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