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

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale, 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 472 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Ascot Vale
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
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 368550
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Williamstown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ascot Vale
    Walk to
    Ascot Vale
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Ascot Vale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ascot Vale
    Ride to train station
    Ascot Vale
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Ascot Vale

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Ascot Vale and Ascot Vale, Ascot Vale is approximately 18.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Ascot Vale by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ascot Vale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ascot Vale, Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale is located at Ascot Vale, Ascot Vale and the nearest public transport station is Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale).

Train stations close to Ascot Vale:

  • Ascot Vale

Bus stations close to Ascot Vale:

  • Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
  • Middle St/Ascot Vale Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Bloomfield Rd/Rothwell St (Ascot Vale)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Ascot Vale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ascot Vale
    Ride to train station
    Ascot Vale
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 472.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 469, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

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

    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 Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale by bus and tram is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    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 Ascot Vale?

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

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