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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

52minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Melbourne Central
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and BELGRAVE

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

55minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Melbourne Central
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Melbourne Central, Melbourne is approximately 24.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and BELGRAVE

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

55minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Melbourne Central
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Melbourne Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Central costs A$25.05.

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