How to get from Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Altona North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 903 bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 1304
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 361427
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    ID 360390
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus and tram via 478, 59, 58 and 232

To get from Melbourne Airport to Altona North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram, then the 58 tram and finally take the 232 bus from Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St (Melbourne City) station to Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 58
58
Bus - 232
232
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5858
    Wait for tram
    58
    Toorak
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Franklin St/Peel St (Melbourne City)
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St (Melbourne City)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Altona North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    ID 360390
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Altona North

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Altona North, Melbourne is approximately 36.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus 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 Altona North, Melbourne

Altona North is located at Altona North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North).

Train stations close to Altona North:

  • Tottenham
  • Spotswood
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Altona North:

  • Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
  • Marigold Ave/Millers Rd (Altona North)
  • Altona Gate Sc/Duosa Rd (Altona North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus and tram via 478, 59, 58 and 232

To get from Melbourne Airport to Altona North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram, then the 58 tram and finally take the 232 bus from Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St (Melbourne City) station to Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 58
58
Bus - 232
232
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5858
    Wait for tram
    58
    Toorak
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Franklin St/Peel St (Melbourne City)
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St (Melbourne City)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Altona North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    ID 360390
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 58, Bus line 232.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Altona North?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Altona North?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Airport West Sc station near Altona North in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Altona North by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Altona North in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Altona North?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Altona North?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc stop, which is closest to Altona North in Melbourne.

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