Plan about 67 min for the trip from Footscray to Melbourne Airport, on line Werribee, 48, Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 2 transfers, and about 20 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Werribee towards Flinders Street Station: board at Footscray Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 3 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 48 towards Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51: board at Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, alight at Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1 — 1 stops, 1 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, 32 min ride.
- Line 220 towards Collins St/Queen St: board at Footscray Plaza SC/French St, alight at Dudley St/Footscray Rd — 7 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line 86 towards RMIT/Plenty Rd #71: board at NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10, alight at Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 — 3 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line Sunbury towards Watergardens Station: board at Footscray Station, alight at Sunshine Station — 4 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Sunshine Ra towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Sunshine Station/Dickson St, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 46 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Footscray
The multicultural heart of the west, with Footscray Market and a busy rail hub.
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 Footscray to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 67 minutes, of which roughly 20 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Footscray to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Werribee + 48 + Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 2 transfers.
