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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMelrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)4.75 km • 62 min
- 2Wait for bus478Airport West Sc
- 3Ride to bus stationDromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 37558510 min
- 4Walk to tram station59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 132050 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for tram59Flinders Street Station (City)
- 6Ride to tram station32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)20 min
- 7Wait for tram82Footscray
- 8Ride to tram station64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)ID 436429 min
- 9Walk toFootscray70 m • 1 min
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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMelrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)4.75 km • 62 min
- 2Wait for bus478Airport West Sc
- 3Ride to bus stationDromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 37558510 min
- 4Walk to tram station59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 132050 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for tram59Flinders Street Station (City)
- 6Ride to tram station14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)ID 317336 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRoyal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)110 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for bus402Footscray Station
- 9Ride to bus stationFootscray23 min
Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Footscray
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)
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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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMelrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)4.75 km • 62 min
- 2Wait for bus478Airport West Sc
- 3Ride to bus stationDromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 37558510 min
- 4Walk to tram station59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)ID 132050 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for tram59Flinders Street Station (City)
- 6Ride to tram station14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)ID 317336 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRoyal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)110 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for bus402Footscray Station
- 9Ride to bus stationFootscray23 min
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.