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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood in Ringwood, 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 BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 478, 59 and LILYDALE

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood in Ringwood, 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 LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Ringwood and Ringwood, Ringwood is approximately 48.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ringwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ringwood, Ringwood

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Ringwood and the nearest public transport station is Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood
  • Heatherdale
  • Heathmont

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Eastland Sc/Ringwood St (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 478, 59 and LILYDALE

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood in Ringwood, 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 LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Ringwood?

    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 tram line and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Ringwood in Ringwood.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ringwood in Ringwood by bus, tram and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    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 Ringwood?

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

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