How to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St in Carlton, take the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the 96 tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station to Johnston St/Nicholson St #13 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Nicholson St/Elgin St on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to bus stationBus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Nicholson St/Elgin St
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITYSKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
    Wait for bus
    SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17849
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Johnston St/Nicholson St #13
    ID 6135
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nicholson St/Elgin St
    Walk to
    Nicholson St/Elgin St
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Carlton and Nicholson St/Elgin St, Carlton is approximately 26.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Tram timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St

To check the bus and tram timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport MEL) and destination (Nicholson St/Elgin St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY, Tram line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport MEL and Nicholson St/Elgin St?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St?

    The SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Nicholson St/Elgin St in Carlton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson St/Elgin St by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Nicholson St/Elgin St in Carlton by bus and tram is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport MEL to get to Nicholson St/Elgin St?

    Get on the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport MEL and Nicholson St/Elgin St?

    Get off the bus at the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station, which is closest to Nicholson St/Elgin St in Carlton.

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