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How to get from Melbourne Central to Airport West by tram?

By tram

Take one direct tram from Melbourne Central to Airport West in Airport West: take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Hawker St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19674
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    710 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 469 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
    ID 7246
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Airport West

The distance between Melbourne Central, Airport West and Airport West, Airport West is approximately 13.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Airport West by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Airport West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Airport West and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Airport West, Airport West

Airport West is located at Hawker Street, Airport West and the nearest public transport station is Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
  • Altna Ave/Mcnamara Ave (Airport West)
  • Etzel St/Clydesdale Rd (Airport West)

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Airport West in Airport West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 469 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Airport West
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Ave/South Rd (Airport West)
    ID 7246
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Airport West
    Walk to
    Airport West
    Hawker Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 469.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct tram going from Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Airport West in Airport West in 51 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Melbourne Central to Airport West?

    The 59 tram line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Airport West station near Airport West in Airport West.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Airport West in Airport West by tram is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Airport West station, which is closest to Airport West in Airport West.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Airport West costs A$5.30.

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