How to get from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West by bus, train and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Geelong West by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 tram lines and one train 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, then the 82 tram, then the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT train and finally take the 22 bus from North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane) station to Emerald St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 82
82
Train - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT
Bus - 22
22
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    70 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    47 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Geelong Station
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Emerald St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Geelong West, Melbourne is approximately 112.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Geelong West, Melbourne

Geelong West is located at Geelong West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Emerald St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West).

Train stations close to Geelong West:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong West:

  • Emerald St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
  • Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 82, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA ARARAT & BALLARAT, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Geelong West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West?

    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 one bus line, 2 tram lines and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Geelong West in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Geelong West by bus, tram and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Geelong West in Melbourne by bus, tram and train is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

    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 Geelong West?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc stop, which is closest to Geelong West in Melbourne.

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