How to get from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

76minA$25.05
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ALAMEIN, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47996
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Ashburton, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 40.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ashburton

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton.

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Burwood
  • Alamein

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ALAMEIN, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47996
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashburton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Southern Cross station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ashburton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ashburton to get to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ashburton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport?

    The ride from Ashburton to Melbourne Airport costs A$25.05.

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