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How to get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray in West Footscray, take the 479 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Sunbury station to West Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.78 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station West Footscray
    Ride to train station
    West Footscray
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray
The distance between Melbourne Airport, West Footscray and West Footscray, West Footscray is approximately 57.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Footscray – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to West Footscray, West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, West Footscray and the nearest public transport station is West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray)
  • West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)
  • Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd (West Footscray)
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and West Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray?

    The 479 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Sunbury Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Sunbury Station station near West Footscray in West Footscray.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to West Footscray by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and West Footscray in West Footscray by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 479 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 West Footscray?

    Get off the bus at the Sunbury Station station, which is closest to West Footscray in West Footscray.

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