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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the UPFIELD train from Southern Cross station to Flemington Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

46minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Walk to North Melbourne
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Melbourne
    Walk to
    North Melbourne
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally take the 59 tram from 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

56minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 96
96
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17852
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19595
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and North Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 26.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne 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

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

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

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

Public transport stations close to North Melbourne, Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St (North Melbourne)
  • Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally take the 59 tram from 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

56minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 96
96
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17852
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19595
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line UPFIELD.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 96, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and North Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near North Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and North Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to North Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne?

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

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