How to get from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

77minA$25.05
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    750 m • 10 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 train via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47996
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    1.01 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 35.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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 train via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47996
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    1.01 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport?

    The ride from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport costs A$25.05.

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