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

From Melbourne Airport to Prahran by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Prahran in Prahran, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 WERRIBEE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Prahran 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 - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
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
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street Via Altona Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prahran
    Ride to train station
    Prahran
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Prahran by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, LILYDALE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Prahran in Prahran, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Prahran station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

62minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
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
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prahran
    Ride to train station
    Prahran
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Prahran

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Prahran and Prahran, Prahran is approximately 29.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Prahran by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Prahran – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Prahran 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)

Public transport stations close to Prahran, Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Prahran and the nearest public transport station is Greville St/Punt Rd (Prahran).

Train stations close to Prahran:

  • Prahran

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Greville St/Punt Rd (Prahran)
  • High St/Punt Rd (Prahran)
  • Alfred Hospital/Punt Rd (South Yarra)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Prahran by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, LILYDALE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Prahran in Prahran, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Prahran station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

62minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
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
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prahran
    Ride to train station
    Prahran
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Prahran?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Prahran?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne to City station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till City station near Prahran in Prahran.

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

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

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

    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 Prahran?

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

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

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