How to get from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus?

From Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 479 bus and finally take the 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Diggers Rest on the Moovit app.

115min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 479
479
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
    ID 360559
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 483 bus from Hoffmans Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Diggers Rest on the Moovit app.

109min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    18 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
    52-Treadwell Rd/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 1313
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoffmans Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
    ID 359397
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 33.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest

To check the bus schedule from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport) and destination (Diggers Rest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 482 bus from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 483 bus from Hoffmans Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Diggers Rest on the Moovit app.

109min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine)
    3.83 km • 50 min
  • 2
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    18 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
    52-Treadwell Rd/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 1313
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoffmans Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
    ID 359397
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 482, Bus line 479, Bus line 483.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 482, Tram line 59, Bus line 483.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Diggers Rest?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest?

    The 482 bus line goes from Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Diggers Rest by bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Diggers Rest?

    Get on the 482 bus from the Sky Rd/South Centre Rd (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Diggers Rest?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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