How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

52minA$25.05
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the 30 tram from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/La Trobe 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

49minA$19.75
Walk to tram stationTram - 30
30
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18030
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3030
    Wait for tram
    30
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18035
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    340 m • 5 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 25.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale 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

By bus and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, take the 30 tram from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/La Trobe 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

49minA$19.75
Walk to tram stationTram - 30
30
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18030
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3030
    Wait for tram
    30
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18035
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    340 m • 5 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by train and bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Melbourne Airport costs A$25.05.

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