How to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. Next, 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

Take one direct tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Leaves from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West

The distance between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Airport West, Melbourne is approximately 15.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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 tram

Take one direct tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Leaves from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Airport West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Essendon station near Airport West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Airport West in Melbourne by train and tram is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Airport West in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Airport West in Melbourne?

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

  • When is the last train from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne?

    The last train from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Flinders Street station at 18:37.

  • How much is the train fare from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West?

    The ride from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Airport West costs A$5.30.

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