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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Southbank 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

49minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Walk to Southbank
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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Airport to Southbank 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 FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

49minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Southbank
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Southbank

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Southbank, Melbourne is approximately 24.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Southbank 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 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 Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Airport to Southbank 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 FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

49minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Southbank
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Southbank 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 Southbank in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Southbank in Melbourne by bus and train is about 49 min.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne Airport to Southbank in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Melbourne Airport to Southbank in Melbourne is City - Melbourne Airport. It leaves the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop at 00:06.

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

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

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