Getting Here
Essendon Fields is exceptionally well connected to both the Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport.
CAR
15 minutes to Melbourne CBD 6 minutes to Melbourne Airport
TRAM
Direct access to and from Melbourne CBD in 40 minutes
PARKING
Ample and secure on-site parking for staff and customers
ROUTE 477 BUS
PTV service operating 7 days per week to Essendon Station, Moonee Ponds and Broadmeadows
TRAIN
Direct access between Essendon Station and Melbourne CBD in 15 minutes
EF AIRPORT
Regional connections to NSW and TAS, private charters and emergency services
CAR
15 minutes to Melbourne CBD 6 minutes to Melbourne Airport
TRAM
Direct access to and from Melbourne CBD in 40 minutes
PARKING
Ample and secure on-site parking for staff and customers
ROUTE 477 BUS
PTV service operating 7 days per week to Essendon Station, Moonee Ponds and Broadmeadows
TRAIN
Direct access between Essendon Station and Melbourne CBD in 15 minutes
EF AIRPORT
Regional connections to NSW and TAS, private charters and emergency services
For more information about each service, please click below…
There is ample parking and a variety of parking options on site at Essendon Fields for staff, visitors and customers. Permit Zone, 2 Hour Free Parking, Casual Paid Parking and Long Term Paid Parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport. View Hyatt Place Melbourne Events Centre Parking Terms & Conditions here.
Closest train station is Essendon. Less than 10 minutes’ drive and accessible by the Route 477 PTV bus or Route 59 Tram
Regular scheduled bus route operating 7 days per week between Broadmeadows and Moonee Ponds. Connects Essendon Fields (English Street) to Essendon Station in approx. 16 minutes via Mt Alexander Road, Keilor Road and Matthews Ave. Departs every 20 minutes during peak hour. There are two bus stops located on English Street, one on the EF Central side and one beside Linfox. Myki Cards are available from Fresh News in Essendon Fields Central.
Tram service 59 is under ten minutes walk from the terminal via Bristol Street. Stop 56 (Airport West) is located on Matthews Ave / Earl Street. Departs every 8 minutes. Both stops accessible via Foot Bridge.
Myki Cards are available from Fresh News in Essendon Fields Central or the Hyatt Place Hotel, Essendon Fields.
A taxi rank is located outside the main terminal. To arrange a taxi please phone 131 008 or advise check in-staff prior to departure.
For wheelchair accessible taxi please call (03) 9277 3877.
Average taxi fare from EF Airport to city centre – $39* (including tollway fees) or to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) – $21*
*Estimates based on the government’s standard fares.