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

From Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale in Hughesdale, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line 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 and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to Hughesdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station Hughesdale
    Ride to train station
    Hughesdale
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale by bus, train and tram via 478, 59, 58 and PAKENHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale in Hughesdale, you’ll need to take one bus line, 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 58 tram and finally take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra station to Hughesdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 58
58
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5858
    Wait for tram
    58
    Toorak
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 2565
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Yarra
    10 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 11
    Ride to train station Hughesdale
    Ride to train station
    Hughesdale
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Hughesdale and Hughesdale, Hughesdale is approximately 40.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hughesdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hughesdale, Hughesdale

Hughesdale is located at Hughesdale, Hughesdale and the nearest public transport station is Hughesdale Station/Poath Rd (Hughesdale).

Train stations close to Hughesdale:

  • Hughesdale
  • Murrumbeena
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Hughesdale:

  • Hughesdale Station/Poath Rd (Hughesdale)
  • Hughesdale Station/Poath Rd (Murrumbeena)
  • Freda St/Poath Rd (Hughesdale)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale by bus, train and tram via 478, 59, 58 and PAKENHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale in Hughesdale, you’ll need to take one bus line, 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 58 tram and finally take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra station to Hughesdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 58
58
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5858
    Wait for tram
    58
    Toorak
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 2565
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Yarra
    10 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 11
    Ride to train station Hughesdale
    Ride to train station
    Hughesdale
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 58, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Hughesdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Hughesdale?

    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 tram line and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Hughesdale in Hughesdale.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Hughesdale in Hughesdale by bus, tram and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    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 Hughesdale?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc station, which is closest to Hughesdale in Hughesdale.

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