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

From Cheltenham to Alma by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham 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 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

521min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Cheltenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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
    90 m • 2 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 Cheltenham to Alma

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 202.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 521 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 schedule from Cheltenham to Alma

To check the bus and train schedule from Cheltenham to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cheltenham) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 521 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham 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 41 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Alma in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Alma in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

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

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

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