How to get from Melbourne Airport to Northcote by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Northcote by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Northcote in Northcote, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: 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 508 bus from Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Northcote
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
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 357457
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Northcote by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Northcote in Northcote, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: 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 MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Northcote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Northcote
    Ride to train station
    Northcote
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Northcote

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Northcote and Northcote, Northcote is approximately 22.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Northcote by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northcote – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northcote, Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Northcote and the nearest public transport station is Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote).

Train stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • High St/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Northcote by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Northcote in Northcote, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: 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 MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Northcote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Northcote
    Ride to train station
    Northcote
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 508.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Northcote?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Northcote?

    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 tram line till Airport West Sc station near Northcote in Northcote.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Northcote in Northcote by bus and tram is about 120 min.

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

    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 Northcote?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc stop, which is closest to Northcote in Northcote.

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