How to get from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton 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, then the 75 tram and finally take the SANDRINGHAM from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Middle Brighton on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 75
75
SANDRINGHAM
59
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
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 11
    SANDRINGHAM59
    Wait for
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 12
    Travel to Middle Brighton
    Travel to
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton by , bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton 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, then the 35 tram and finally take the SANDRINGHAM from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Middle Brighton on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 35
35
SANDRINGHAM
59
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 - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Anticlockwise
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 11
    SANDRINGHAM59
    Wait for
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 12
    Travel to Middle Brighton
    Travel to
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton

The distance between Melbourne Airport and Middle Brighton is approximately 36.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brighton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Tram timetable from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton

To check the bus and tram timetable from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport) and destination (Middle Brighton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and tram timetables.

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From Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton by , bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton 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, then the 35 tram and finally take the SANDRINGHAM from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Middle Brighton on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 35
35
SANDRINGHAM
59
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 - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Anticlockwise
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 11
    SANDRINGHAM59
    Wait for
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 12
    Travel to Middle Brighton
    Travel to
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 478, Tram line 59, Tram line 75,.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 478, Tram line 59, Tram line 35,.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Middle Brighton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Middle Brighton?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Middle Brighton.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Middle Brighton by bus and tram is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    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 Middle Brighton?

    Get off the bus at the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) stop, which is closest to Middle Brighton.

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