How to get from Carlton to Melbourne Airport by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Carlton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

50minA$25.05
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Tram - 96
96
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19497
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 1, 96 and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Carlton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

51minA$25.05
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Tram - 96
96
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19497
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 25.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton to Melbourne Airport 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 Carlton

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

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 T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 1, 96 and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Carlton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

51minA$25.05
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Tram - 96
96
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19497
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line 96, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 96, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct tram between Carlton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Carlton to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line till East Malvern station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Carlton to get to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Carlton and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram and bus fare from Carlton to Melbourne Airport?

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

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