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

By bus and tram

To get from Northcote to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

70minA$25.05
Tram - 11
11
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    470 m • 7 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

65minA$25.05
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Croxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croxton
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 31.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote 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 Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • Mayer Park/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

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

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

65minA$25.05
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Croxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croxton
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Northcote to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Northcote and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Northcote in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Northcote to Melbourne Airport?

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

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