How to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Bus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • 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 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and 96

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne 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 96 tram from 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

55minA$19.75
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
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
    480 m • 7 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 21.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) is located at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport):

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

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS and 96

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne 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 96 tram from 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$19.75.

55minA$19.75
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
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
    480 m • 7 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The 478 bus line goes from Airport West Sc station near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to get to Melbourne?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Airport West Sc stop near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The last bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Melbourne in Melbourne is the City - Melbourne Airport line. It leaves the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop at 19:10.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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