How to get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray in West Footscray, 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 SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to West Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

51minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station West Footscray
    Ride to train station
    West Footscray
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray in West Footscray, 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 216 bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Barkly St/Gordon St (Footscray) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

66minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Bus - 216
216
Walk to West Footscray
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19547
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barkly St/Gordon St (Footscray)
    ID 5884
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Footscray
    Walk to
    West Footscray
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray

The distance between Melbourne Airport, West Footscray and West Footscray, West Footscray is approximately 29.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Footscray – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, West Footscray 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 West Footscray, West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, West Footscray and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon)
  • Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd (West Footscray)
  • West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray in West Footscray, 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 216 bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Barkly St/Gordon St (Footscray) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

66minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Bus - 216
216
Walk to West Footscray
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19547
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barkly St/Gordon St (Footscray)
    ID 5884
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Footscray
    Walk to
    West Footscray
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 216.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and West Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray?

    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 one train line till City station near West Footscray in West Footscray.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne and West Footscray in West Footscray by bus and train is about 51 min.

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

    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 West Footscray?

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

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray costs A$25.05.

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