Melbourne CBD → Melbourne Airport: about 50 min, on line 96, Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, 216, with 1 transfer, plus about 4 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 3 stops, 7 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, 34 min ride.
- Line 216 towards Sunshine Station/Dickson St: board at Bourke St/Queen St, alight at Lonsdale St/Spencer St — 3 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 86 towards Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11: board at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne CBD
The grid of the Hoddle plan, with laneways, arcades, Bourke Street Mall and the free tram zone.
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 Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 50 minutes, of which roughly 4 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 96 + Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 1 transfers.
From Melbourne CBD onward
