How to get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train and tram?

From Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 477 bus from Essendon Fields/English St station to Essendon Station/Russell St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 70 tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 station to Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Essendon Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Rod Laver Arena on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to bus stationBus - 477
477
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 70
70
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from Essendon Fields/English St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Fields/English St
    ID 27587
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Moonee Ponds Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St
    ID 18773
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Swanston St/Flinders St #5
    ID 18090
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b
    ID 18108
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena

The distance between Essendon Airport, Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne is approximately 18.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Train And Tram timetable from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena

To check the bus, train and tram timetable from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essendon Airport) and destination (Rod Laver Arena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train 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, train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 477, Train line CRAIGIEBURN, Tram line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon Airport and Rod Laver Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena?

    The 477 bus line goes from Essendon Fields/English St station near Essendon Airport in Strathmore to Essendon Station/Russell St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Essendon Station/Russell St station near Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon Airport to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon Airport in Strathmore and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon Airport to get to Rod Laver Arena?

    Get on the 477 bus from the Essendon Fields/English St stop near Essendon Airport in Strathmore.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon Airport and Rod Laver Arena?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Russell St station, which is closest to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

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