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

From Essendon to Melbourne Airport by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

56minA$25.05
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Alternative route from Essendon to Melbourne Airport by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Essendon to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

56minA$25.05
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    750 m • 10 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
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 31.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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 from Essendon to Melbourne Airport by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Essendon to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

56minA$25.05
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    750 m • 10 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Melbourne Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Melbourne station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by train and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

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

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

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

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

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