The fastest way from Collingwood to Melbourne Airport takes about 69 min, on line Hurstbridge, SkyBus Eastern Express, 86, with 1 transfer; walking adds about 12 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Hurstbridge towards Hurstbridge Station: board at Victoria Park Station, alight at Watsonia Station — 12 stops, 25 min ride.
- Line SkyBus Eastern Express towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 29 min ride.
- Line 86 towards Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11: board at Hodgson St/Smith St #18, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 14 stops, 23 min ride.
- Line Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 36 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Collingwood
A former industrial suburb with Smith Street's cafés and warehouse venues.
Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine airport, linked to Southern Cross by SkyBus and to the suburbs by local buses.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Collingwood to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 69 minutes, of which roughly 12 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Collingwood to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Hurstbridge + SkyBus Eastern Express, with 1 transfers.
