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

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 19 tram from 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 16-Visy Park/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Bus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 19
19
Walk to Monash University
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
    Ride to tram station
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17871
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17856
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1919
    Wait for tram
    19
    North Coburg
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    16-Visy Park/Royal Pde (Parkville)
    ID 16731
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 505

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 505 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Princes Park/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Bus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Monash University
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
    Ride to tram station
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Park/Royal Pde (Parkville)
    ID 45653
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Monash University

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Parkville and Monash University, Parkville is approximately 23.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Monash University by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Parkville – 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), Parkville 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 Monash University, Parkville

Monash University is located at Royal Parade, Parkville and the nearest public transport station is 16-Walker St/Royal Pde (Parkville).

Bus stations close to Monash University:

  • Dollman St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick)
  • College Cres/Royal Pde (Parkville)
  • The Avenue/Royal Pde (Parkville)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 505

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 505 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Princes Park/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Bus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Monash University
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
    Ride to tram station
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Park/Royal Pde (Parkville)
    ID 45653
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 19.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    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 2 tram lines till Monash University station near Monash University in Parkville.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Monash University in Parkville by bus and tram is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    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 Monash University?

    Get off the bus at the Monash University station, which is closest to Monash University in Parkville.

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

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

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