How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 82 tram from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 82
82
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19269
    18 min
  • 7
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18518
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 57

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 57
57
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 17959
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19595
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18518
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Ascot Vale, Melbourne is approximately 17.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Ascot Vale, Melbourne

Ascot Vale is located at Ascot Vale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maribyrnong Park/Orford St (Moonee Ponds).

Bus stations close to Ascot Vale:

  • Maribyrnong Park/Orford St (Moonee Ponds)
  • Hurtle St/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 57

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 57
57
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 17959
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19595
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18518
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ascot Vale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale in Melbourne?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc station near Ascot Vale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ascot Vale in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Ascot Vale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ascot Vale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc station, which is closest to Ascot Vale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Ascot Vale costs A$5.30.

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