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 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 82 tram and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 82
82
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
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19269
    19 min
  • 4
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 5
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Altona by train and tram via 59, CRAIGIEBURN 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 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$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
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    26 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 30.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 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)
  • Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St (Airport West)
  • Moore Rd/Louis St (Airport West)

Public transport stations close to Altona, Melbourne

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Altona.

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Altona
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Maidstone St/Blyth St (Altona)
  • Mulga St/Blyth St (Altona)
  • Somers Pde/Maidstone St (Altona)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport West to Altona by train and tram via 59, CRAIGIEBURN 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 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$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
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 82, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 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 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) 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 15 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 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

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

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