How to get from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs by bus?

From Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$28.29. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Red Cliffs on the Moovit app.

566minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Bus - COACH
COACH
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 - 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
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    ID 17973
    531 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$16.00. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Red Cliffs on the Moovit app.

628minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
    ID 47997
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
    ID 42291
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BMS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    840 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    ID 17973
    531 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Red Cliffs, Melbourne is approximately 601.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 566 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs

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

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From Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$16.00. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Red Cliffs on the Moovit app.

628minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
    ID 47997
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
    ID 42291
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BMS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    840 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
    ID 17973
    531 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 566 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line COACH.

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

    The alternative route takes 628 minutes, using Bus line 901, Train line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Red Cliffs in Melbourne by bus is about 9 hr 26 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Red Cliffs in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Red Cliffs costs A$28.29.

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