There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Southern Cross Station
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
42 min$34Drive 21.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Squarecar 21.3 km
20 min$4–6Line 901 bus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 6m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Squaretaxi 21.3 km
20 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Federation Square21.3 km
20 min$95–130Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
51 min$28
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Skybus Coach Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Federation Square is 23 km. The road distance is 21.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square without a car is to bus via Southern Cross Station which takes 42 min and costs $34.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Federation Square.
There are 5298+ hotels available in Federation Square.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Federation Square
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Federation Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









