How to get from Bentleigh to Alma by bus and train?

From Bentleigh to Alma by bus and train

To get from Bentleigh to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Patterson Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Bentleigh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

513min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Patterson Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bentleigh
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bentleigh to Alma

The distance between Bentleigh, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 199.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 513 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bentleigh to Alma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Bentleigh to Alma

To check the bus and train timetable from Bentleigh to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bentleigh) and destination (Alma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bentleigh to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 513 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between Bentleigh and Alma in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bentleigh to Alma in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Southern Cross Railway Station near Bentleigh to Southern Cross Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station near Alma in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Bentleigh and Alma in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bentleigh to get to Alma in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Southern Cross Railway Station near Bentleigh in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bentleigh and Alma in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

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