How to get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne, take the 30 tram from 5-Elizabeth 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 T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

45minA$19.75
Walk to tram stationTram - 30
30
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18031
    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
    5 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 T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45513
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport - Bal
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal 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 T3 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
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 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 T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45513
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport - Bal
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 25.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal 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 T3 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
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 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 T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45513
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne Airport - Bal
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport - Bal
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct tram between Melbourne Central and Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne?

    The 30 tram line goes from 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central to Central Pier Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central Pier Docklands station near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Melbourne Central to get to Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get on the 30 tram from the 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Central Pier Docklands stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Melbourne Airport - Bal costs A$19.75.

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