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

From Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North in Fitzroy North, 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 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 22-Scotchmer St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
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 22-Scotchmer St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    Ride to tram station
    22-Scotchmer St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    ID 2362
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 504

To get from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North in Fitzroy North, 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 504 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 504
504
Walk to Fitzroy 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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Clifton Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 359824
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fitzroy North
    Walk to
    Fitzroy North
    St Georges Road
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Fitzroy North and Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North is approximately 27.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fitzroy North – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North is located at St Georges Road, Fitzroy North and the nearest public transport station is St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North).

Bus stations close to Fitzroy North:

  • St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North)
  • St Georges Rd/Reid St (Fitzroy North)
  • Porter St/Holden St (Fitzroy North)

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 504

To get from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy North in Fitzroy North, 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 504 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 504
504
Walk to Fitzroy 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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Clifton Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Scotchmer St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 359824
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fitzroy North
    Walk to
    Fitzroy North
    St Georges Road
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 504.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy North in Fitzroy North.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Fitzroy North in Fitzroy North by bus and tram is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

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

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