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

From Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 479 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Monash University on the Moovit app.

67minA$5.30
Bus - 479
479
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
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 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
    25 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
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University by bus and tram via 479, 59 and 19

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 479 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 9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 16-Visy Park/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Monash University on the Moovit app.

77minA$5.30
Bus - 479
479
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
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 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
    9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17869
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17866
    70 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
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    150 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Parkville and Monash University, Parkville is approximately 19.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd 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.

Bus And Tram schedule from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University

To check the bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd) and destination (Monash University), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and tram schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University by bus and tram via 479, 59 and 19

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University in Parkville, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 479 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 9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 16-Visy Park/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Monash University on the Moovit app.

77minA$5.30
Bus - 479
479
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
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 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
    9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17869
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17866
    70 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
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monash University
    Walk to
    Monash University
    Royal Parade
    150 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 479, Tram line 59, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 479, Tram line 59, Tram line 19.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The 479 bus line goes from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in Melbourne Airport - Bal to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Monash University in Parkville.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Monash University in Parkville by bus and tram is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 479 bus from the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) stop near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

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

    Get off the bus at the 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) stop, which is closest to Monash University in Parkville.

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Monash University?

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

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