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

From Melbourne Airport to Reservoir by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Reservoir 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 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
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
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 1387
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Reservoir

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Reservoir, Melbourne is approximately 34.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Reservoir 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 Reservoir, Melbourne

Reservoir is located at Reservoir, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
  • Haig St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)
  • Beatty St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Reservoir?

    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 Reservoir in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Reservoir in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    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 Reservoir?

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