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

From Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Moonee Ponds, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Moonee Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 902
902
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 375648
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Moonee Ponds
    Ride to train station
    Moonee Ponds
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds by bus and train via 478, 469 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Moonee Ponds, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie station to Moonee Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glass St/Napier St (Essendon)
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Moonee Ponds
    Ride to train station
    Moonee Ponds
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Moonee Ponds and Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds is approximately 22.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Moonee Ponds – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds is located at Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds and the nearest public transport station is Moonee Ponds Station/Norwood Cres (Moonee Ponds).

Train stations close to Moonee Ponds:

  • Moonee Ponds

Bus stations close to Moonee Ponds:

  • Moonee Ponds Station/Norwood Cres (Moonee Ponds)
  • Grosvenor St/Holmes Rd (Moonee Ponds)
  • Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds by bus and train via 478, 469 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melbourne Airport to Moonee Ponds in Moonee Ponds, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 469 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie station to Moonee Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glass St/Napier St (Essendon)
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Moonee Ponds
    Ride to train station
    Moonee Ponds
    5 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 117 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 902, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 469, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 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 one bus line and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Moonee Ponds in Moonee Ponds.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Moonee Ponds in Moonee Ponds by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 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 Moonee Ponds.