How to get from Airport West to Heidelberg by bus and tram?

From Airport West to Heidelberg by bus and tram

To get from Airport West to Heidelberg in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Heidelberg
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
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heidelberg
    Walk to
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Heidelberg by bus and tram via 59, 505 and 546

To get from Airport West to Heidelberg in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus and finally take the 546 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St (Carlton) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 505
505
Bus - 546
546
Walk to Heidelberg
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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 28671
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Heidelberg
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21470
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heidelberg
    Walk to
    Heidelberg
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Heidelberg

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Heidelberg, Melbourne is approximately 25.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Heidelberg by bus 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)
  • Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St (Airport West)
  • Moore Rd/Louis St (Airport West)

Public transport stations close to Heidelberg, Melbourne

Heidelberg is located at Heidelberg, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darebin St/Upper Heidelberg Rd (Heidelberg).

Train stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Heidelberg
  • Rosanna
  • Ivanhoe

Bus stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Darebin St/Upper Heidelberg Rd (Heidelberg)
  • Thames St/Upper Heidelberg Rd (Heidelberg Heights)
  • Upper Heidelberg Rd/Bell St (Heidelberg Heights)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport West to Heidelberg by bus and tram via 59, 505 and 546

To get from Airport West to Heidelberg in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus and finally take the 546 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St (Carlton) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 505
505
Bus - 546
546
Walk to Heidelberg
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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 28671
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Heidelberg
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21470
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heidelberg
    Walk to
    Heidelberg
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Airport West to Heidelberg?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 505, Bus line 546.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Heidelberg in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Airport West and Heidelberg in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Heidelberg in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Airport West to Heidelberg?

    The ride from Airport West to Heidelberg costs A$5.30.