How to get from Great Western to Airport West by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Great Western to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

251minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Oak Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

264minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Park
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    3.77 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Airport West

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Airport West, Melbourne is approximately 238.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Airport West by bus, 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 Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

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 bus and train

To get from Great Western to Airport West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Oak Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

264minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Park
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    3.77 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Airport West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Airport West in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Airport West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Airport West in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Airport West in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Airport West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Great Western to Airport West?

    The ride from Great Western to Airport West costs A$21.30.

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