How to get from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, train and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South in Oakleigh South, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 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, then the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 733 bus from Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh) station to Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 733
733
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 - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
    ID 364155
    60 m • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Box Hill
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    Ride to bus station
    Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 361503
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, train and tram via 478, 59, 75, FRANKSTON and 703

To get from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South in Oakleigh South, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 tram lines 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, then the 75 tram, then the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 75
75
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3604
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 368248
    40 m • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    Ride to bus station
    Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 361503
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Oakleigh South and Oakleigh South, Oakleigh South is approximately 44.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakleigh South – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oakleigh South, Oakleigh South

Oakleigh South is located at Centre Road, Oakleigh South and the nearest public transport station is Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South).

Train stations close to Oakleigh South:

  • Huntingdale
  • Oakleigh
  • Clayton

Bus stations close to Oakleigh South:

  • Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
  • Farm Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
  • Carroll Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, train and tram via 478, 59, 75, FRANKSTON and 703

To get from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South in Oakleigh South, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 tram lines 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, then the 75 tram, then the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 75
75
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3604
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 368248
    40 m • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    Ride to bus station
    Jacks Rd/Centre Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 361503
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 733.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 75, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Oakleigh South?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South?

    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, one tram line and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Oakleigh South in Oakleigh South.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Oakleigh South by bus, tram and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Oakleigh South in Oakleigh South by bus, tram and train is about 180 min.

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

    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 Oakleigh South?

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

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