Plan about 49 min for the trip from Melbourne Airport to Essendon, on line 478, 59, 901, with 1 transfer, and about 16 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 478 towards Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St: board at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, alight at Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave — 11 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Airport West/Matthews Ave #59, alight at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 — 14 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 901 towards Frankston Railway Station/Young St: board at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, alight at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd — 11 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Flinders Street Station: board at Broadmeadows Station, alight at Essendon Station — 7 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 477 towards Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd: board at Essendon Station/Russell St, alight at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine airport, linked to Southern Cross by SkyBus and to the suburbs by local buses.
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Airport to Essendon?
A typical trip takes about 49 minutes, of which roughly 16 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Airport to Essendon?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 478 + 59, with 1 transfers.
From Melbourne Airport onward
