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

From Melbourne Airport to Balwyn North by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line 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 and finally take the 48 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 48
48
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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    North Balwyn
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    Ride to tram station
    51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 1896
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn North by bus and tram via 478, 59, 11 and 207

To get from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn 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 11 tram and finally take the 207 bus from Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy) station to Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 207
207
Walk to Balwyn North
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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
    ID 2356
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Doncaster Sc
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    25 min
  • 13
    Walk to Balwyn North
    Walk to
    Balwyn North
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn North

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Balwyn North, Melbourne is approximately 35.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn 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 Balwyn North, Melbourne

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Rookwood St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn North by bus and tram via 478, 59, 11 and 207

To get from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn 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 11 tram and finally take the 207 bus from Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy) station to Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 207
207
Walk to Balwyn North
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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
    ID 2356
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Doncaster Sc
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    25 min
  • 13
    Walk to Balwyn North
    Walk to
    Balwyn North
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 48.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 11, Bus line 207.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Balwyn 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 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Balwyn North in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

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