How to get from Airport West to Great Western by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

256minA$12.74
Tram - 59
59
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Great Western

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 248.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Great Western 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 Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Great Western, Melbourne

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Great Western in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Airport West and Great Western in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 4 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Airport West and Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Airport West to Great Western?

    The ride from Airport West to Great Western costs A$12.74.

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