How to get from Richmond to Airport West by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Richmond to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the BELGRAVE train from Burnley 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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

Alternative route by train and tram via GLEN WAVERLEY and 59

To get from Richmond to Airport West in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Melbourne Central 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Richmond to Airport West

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Airport West, Melbourne is approximately 19.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Airport West by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Burnley St/Swan St (Richmond).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Como Park/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • River St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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

Alternative route by train and tram via GLEN WAVERLEY and 59

To get from Richmond to Airport West in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Melbourne Central 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Airport West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Airport West in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Flinders Street station near Airport West in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Airport West in Melbourne by train and tram is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond to get to Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Airport West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Richmond to Airport West?

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

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