Getting from Northcote to Melbourne Airport takes about 90 min by public transport, on line 86, Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, Hurstbridge, with 1 transfer, with about 8 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 86 towards Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11: board at Mitchell St/High St #32, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 26 stops, 41 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 Hurstbridge towards Hurstbridge Station: board at Westgarth Station, alight at Watsonia Station — 10 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line SkyBus Eastern Express towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 29 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Flinders Street Station: board at Northcote Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 9 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 96 towards Blyth St/Nicholson St #23: board at Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, alight at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Northcote
A northern suburb with High Street's bars and the Northcote Social Club.
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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 90 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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 86 + Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Melbourne C, with 1 transfers.
