How to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 86 tram from 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

52minA$19.75
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 86
86
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45513
    500 m • 7 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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Bundoora RMIT
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram via 479 and 59

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 479 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Bus - 479
479
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 24.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus 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/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) is located at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (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 Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram via 479 and 59

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 479 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Bus - 479
479
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Melbourne?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to get to Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Melbourne?

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

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The first bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne in Melbourne is City - Melbourne Airport. It leaves the Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop at 18:13.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne costs A$19.75.

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