From Essendon to Melbourne Airport the trip by public transport takes about 63 min, on line 59, 479, 477, with 1 transfer, plus about 18 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 59 towards Airport West/Matthews Ave #59: board at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44, alight at Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 — 14 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 479 towards Sunbury Station/Brook St: board at Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St, alight at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd — 12 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 477 towards Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd: board at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd, alight at Mickleham Rd/Rylandes Dr — 36 stops, 42 min ride.
- Line 901 towards Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd: board at Rylandes Dr/Mickleham Rd, alight at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd — 2 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 476 towards Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd: board at Banchory St/Woolley St, alight at Essendon Station/Russell St — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Craigieburn Station: board at Essendon Station, alight at Broadmeadows Station — 7 stops, 16 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
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 Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 63 minutes, of which roughly 18 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 59 + 479, with 1 transfers.
