How to get from Melbourne Airport to Footscray by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Footscray by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Footscray in Footscray, 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 82 tram from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Footscray
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
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    20 min
  • 7
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 4364
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Footscray
    Walk to
    Footscray
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Footscray by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 402

To get from Melbourne Airport to Footscray in Footscray, 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 402 bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 402
402
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
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Footscray
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Footscray

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Footscray and Footscray, Footscray is approximately 25.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Footscray by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Footscray – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Footscray, Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Footscray and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Train stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Footscray by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 402

To get from Melbourne Airport to Footscray in Footscray, 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 402 bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 402
402
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
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Footscray
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 82.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 402.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Footscray?

    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 Footscray in Footscray.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Footscray in Footscray by bus and tram is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Footscray?

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

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