How to get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, 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 and finally take the 82 tram from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Moonee Ponds
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
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    20 min
  • 7
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 2341
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 57

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, 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 and finally take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Moonee Ponds
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
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 1281
    30 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 2341
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Moonee Ponds, Melbourne is approximately 19.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Moonee Ponds is located at Moonee Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale).

Bus stations close to Moonee Ponds:

  • Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Hurtle St/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Maribyrnong Park/Orford St (Moonee Ponds)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 57

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, 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 and finally take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Moonee Ponds
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
    20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 1281
    30 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 2341
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 82.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Moonee Ponds?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds?

    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 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc station near Moonee Ponds in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Moonee Ponds in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    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 Moonee Ponds?

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

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