How to get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus?

From Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale you’ll need to take 5 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 901 bus, then the 902 bus, then the 901 bus and finally take the 273 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Donvale on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 273
273
Walk to Donvale
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)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 375648
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    45 min
  • 9
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    21 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 12
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Nunawading Station
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 357767
    8 min
  • 14
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.05 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus via 482, 901 and 273

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale 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 901 bus and finally take the 273 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Donvale on the Moovit app.

217min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 273
273
Walk to Donvale
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)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Nunawading Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 357767
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.05 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Donvale

The distance between Melbourne Airport and Donvale is approximately 52.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Donvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Melbourne Airport to Donvale

To check the bus timetable from Melbourne Airport to Donvale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport) and destination (Donvale), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus via 482, 901 and 273

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale 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 901 bus and finally take the 273 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Donvale on the Moovit app.

217min
Walk to bus stationBus - 482
482
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 273
273
Walk to Donvale
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)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Nunawading Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catjump Rd/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 357767
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.05 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 482, Bus line 901, Bus line 902, Bus line 901, Bus line 273.

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

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 482, Bus line 901, Bus line 273.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Donvale?

    No, you’ll have to take 5 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Donvale?

    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 Donvale.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Donvale by bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    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 Donvale?

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

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