How to get from Airport West to Diggers Rest by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Airport West to Diggers Rest 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 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19259
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Airport West to Diggers Rest

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 44.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Diggers Rest 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)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Diggers Rest, Melbourne

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Train stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 903, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Diggers Rest in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Airport West to Diggers Rest?

    The ride from Airport West to Diggers Rest costs A$5.30.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps