The fastest way from North Melbourne to Melbourne Airport takes about 71 min, on line 58, 96, Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 2 transfers; walking adds about 15 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 58 towards Glenferrie Rd/Toorak Rd #139: board at Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15, alight at Bourke St/William St #5 — 7 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at William St/Bourke St #3, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 1 stops, 3 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 57 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Haines St/Abbotsford St #16, alight at Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 — 11 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line Sunbury towards Watergardens Station: board at Arden Station, alight at Sunshine Station — 5 stops, 16 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
North Melbourne
A Victorian-era inner suburb near Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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 North Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 71 minutes, of which roughly 15 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from North Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 58 + 96 + Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 2 transfers.
From North Melbourne onward