How to get from Melbourne Central to Alexandra by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central to Alexandra by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Alexandra in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. Next, take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

179minA$8.54
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    Ride to bus station
    Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    ID 22091
    117 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Alexandra by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Melbourne Central to Alexandra in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. Next, take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    Ride to bus station
    Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    ID 22091
    117 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Alexandra

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Alexandra, Melbourne is approximately 141.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Alexandra by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Alexandra, Melbourne

Alexandra is located at Alexandra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra).

Bus stations close to Alexandra:

  • Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
  • Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Alexandra by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Melbourne Central to Alexandra in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. Next, take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    Ride to bus station
    Perkins St/Grant St (Alexandra)
    ID 22091
    117 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Alexandra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Alexandra in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Melbourne Central to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ringwood station near Alexandra in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Alexandra in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Alexandra in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Alexandra in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Alexandra in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Alexandra in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Alexandra?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Alexandra costs A$8.54.

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