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How to get from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Keilor East by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram 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 903 bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Keilor East
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
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 1304
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 361427
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Keilor East
    Walk to
    Keilor East
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Keilor East by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Rachelle Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Keilor East
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rachelle Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keilor East
    Walk to
    Keilor East
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Keilor East, Melbourne is approximately 21.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East 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 Keilor East, Melbourne

Keilor East is located at Keilor East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East).

Bus stations close to Keilor East:

  • Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
  • The Crossway/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
  • Jeffrey St/Lauricella Ave (Keilor East)

From Melbourne Airport to Keilor East by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Rachelle Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Keilor East
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rachelle Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keilor East
    Walk to
    Keilor East
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 469, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Keilor East?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Keilor East?

    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 bus line and one tram line till Airport West Sc station near Keilor East in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Keilor East in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    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 Keilor East?

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

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