How to get from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Jolimont by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont in East Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: 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 75 tram from 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Jolimont
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
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3604
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 3611
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jolimont
    Walk to
    Jolimont
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Jolimont by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont in East Melbourne, 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 MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Jolimont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Jolimont
    Ride to train station
    Jolimont
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont

The distance between Melbourne Airport, East Melbourne and Jolimont, East Melbourne is approximately 25.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Jolimont, East Melbourne

Jolimont is located at Jolimont, East Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wellington Pde/Hoddle St (East Melbourne).

Train stations close to Jolimont:

  • Jolimont

Bus stations close to Jolimont:

  • Wellington Pde/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
  • Bridge Rd/Hoddle St (Richmond)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Jolimont by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont in East Melbourne, 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 MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Jolimont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Jolimont
    Ride to train station
    Jolimont
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 75.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Jolimont?

    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 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc station near Jolimont in East Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Jolimont in East Melbourne by bus and tram is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    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 Jolimont?

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