Transport

Monash University is 25km south-east of the centre of Melbourne. Monash University has several campuses. 5ICC is at the main campus, called "Clayton campus".

Melbourne airport is about 20km north-west of the centre of Melbourne, on the opposite side of the city to Monash.

Direct transport from airport to Monash

A taxi from the airport to Monash University is approximately $100.

Airport Bus Dandenong operates a shuttle service between the airport and Monash University ($28 each way). Bookings are essential.

Public transport from airport to Monash

All public transport options from the airport to Monash go through central Melbourne.

For travel from the airport to central Melbourne, take a taxi (approximately $50) or the skybus ($19 each way). There is no train to the airport. The skybus takes you to Southern Cross Station at the western end of central Melbourne. The other major train stations in Melbourne city are Flinders Street Station and Melbourne Central.

To get from the city to Monash University, take the Pakenham Line or Cranbourne Line train, and get off at Huntingdale Station. These trains leave from any of the major city train stations (Southern Cross, Flinders Street, Melbourne Central). From Huntingdale, take a bus to Monash (route 601, 630 or 900). The 601 runs every 5 minutes for most of the day.

To use public transport in Melbourne, you need to purchase a myki card ($6), and then add money to the card. A myki card can be used on trains, trams and buses (except for the skybus to and from the airport). It is recommended you buy a myki card, since you can use it again to get to the conference dinner.

For more information about public transport in Melbourne, see the Public Transport Vicoria website. Their journey planner is very helpful.