How to get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 477 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
Leaves from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19659
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine

The distance between Melbourne Central, Tullamarine and Tullamarine, Tullamarine is approximately 21.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tullamarine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Tullamarine and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Tullamarine, Tullamarine

Tullamarine is located at Dawson Street, Tullamarine and the nearest public transport station is Tullamarine Park Rd/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Tullamarine:

  • Tullamarine Park Rd/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
  • Coonamar St/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
  • Eumarella St/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 477.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • Is there a direct tram between Melbourne Central and Tullamarine?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine?

    The 59 tram line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Airport West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airport West station near Tullamarine in Tullamarine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Tullamarine in Tullamarine by tram and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Melbourne Central to get to Tullamarine?

    Get on the 59 tram from the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Melbourne Central and Tullamarine?

    Get off the tram at the Airport West stop, which is closest to Tullamarine in Tullamarine.

  • How much is the tram fare from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Tullamarine costs A$5.30.

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