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

From Airport West to Altona by train and tram

To get from Airport West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Altona by train and tram via 59, UPFIELD and WERRIBEE

To get from Airport West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19259
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Altona

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 29.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Altona 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 Airport West

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)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Altona, Melbourne

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Altona
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport West to Altona by train and tram via 59, UPFIELD and WERRIBEE

To get from Airport West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19259
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

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

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

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Altona in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Airport West and Altona in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

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

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

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