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How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

64minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    410 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 109

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 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 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Port Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 26.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Nott St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

Alternative route by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 109

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 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 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 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 42275
    12 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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Port Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Port Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Port Melbourne costs A$25.05.

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