How to get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East 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 16 tram from 134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

71minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 96
96
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda East
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 17848
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda)
    ID 20510
    20 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 PAKENHAM train and finally take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

76minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 31.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East by bus and tram, 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 St Kilda East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 PAKENHAM train and finally take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

76minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 96, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 3-3A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East 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 2 tram lines till City station near St Kilda East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to St Kilda East costs A$25.05.

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