Getting from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne takes about 53 min by public transport, on line Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, Craigieburn, 402, with 2 transfers, with about 8 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C towards Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St: board at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, alight at Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St — 1 stops, 29 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Craigieburn Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Kensington Station — 2 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 402 towards Carlton Gardens/Victoria St: board at Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd, alight at Dryburgh St/Shiel St — 4 stops, 4 min ride.
- 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 Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 — 33 stops, 36 min ride.
- Line 479 towards Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St: board at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, alight at Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave — 11 stops, 13 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine airport, linked to Southern Cross by SkyBus and to the suburbs by local buses.
North Melbourne
A Victorian-era inner suburb near Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 53 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Airport to North Melbourne?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C + Craigieburn + 402, with 2 transfers.
From Melbourne Airport onward
