How to get from Balaclava to Airport West by tram?

By tram

To get from Balaclava to Airport West in Melbourne, take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Airport West

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Airport West, Melbourne is approximately 21.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Airport West by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Airport West, Melbourne

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
  • Moore Rd/Louis St (Airport West)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Airport West?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Airport West?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Airport West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Airport West in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Balaclava to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Airport West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balaclava to Airport West in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Airport West in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Airport West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balaclava to Airport West?

    The ride from Balaclava to Airport West costs A$5.30.

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