The fastest way from Prahran to Melbourne Airport takes about 70 min, on line 6, 246, Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Frankston, with 2 transfers; walking adds about 5 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 6 towards Moreland Station/Moreland Rd #133: board at Lewisham Rd/High St #34, alight at Punt Rd/High St #28 — 6 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Elsternwick Station/Horne St: board at High St/Punt Rd, alight at Inkerman St/Barkly St — 5 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Frankston towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Fawkner St/Barkly St, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 41 min ride.
- Line 603 towards Burnley Station/Burnley St: board at Erica St/Williams Rd, alight at Hawksburn Station/Williams Rd — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at Hawksburn Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 6 stops, 14 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, 36 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
Prahran
A lively inner suburb with Prahran Market and the southern end of Chapel Street.
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 Prahran to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 70 minutes, of which roughly 5 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Prahran to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 6 + 246 + Skybus - Melbourne Airport - Frankston, with 2 transfers.
