How to get from Melbourne Airport to Lalor by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Lalor by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lalor in Lalor, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus, then the 901 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
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
    Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Dr/Mickleham Rd (Gladstone Park)
    3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 378072
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    50 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 11
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Lalor by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lalor in Lalor, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 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, then the 508 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Northcote station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
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
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 357457
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northcote
    150 m • 2 min
  • 11
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 12
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Lalor

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Lalor and Lalor, Lalor is approximately 31.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Lalor by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lalor – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lalor, Lalor

Lalor is located at Lalor, Lalor and the nearest public transport station is Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor).

Train stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor
  • Thomastown
  • Epping

Bus stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/High St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/Kingsway Dr (Lalor)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Lalor by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lalor in Lalor, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 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, then the 508 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Northcote station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
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
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 357457
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northcote
    150 m • 2 min
  • 11
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 12
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 902, Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 508, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Lalor?

    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 train line till Airport West Sc station near Lalor in Lalor.

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

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

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

    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 Lalor?

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

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