How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Highett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

87minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Highett
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Highett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Highett
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Highett, Melbourne is approximately 43.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Highett, Melbourne

Highett is located at Highett, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett).

Train stations close to Highett:

  • Highett
  • Southland
  • Moorabbin

Bus stations close to Highett:

  • Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
  • Thistle Gr/Graham Rd (Highett)
  • Wickham Rd/Nepean Hwy (Highett)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Highett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Highett
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Highett in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Highett in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Highett in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Highett in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Highett in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Highett in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Highett costs A$25.05.

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