How to get from East Melbourne to Alma by bus and train?

From East Melbourne to Alma by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from State Library Railway Station station to Footscray 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 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from State Library Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    State Library Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:STL
    1.29 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    30 m • 1 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
    81 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

Alternative route from East Melbourne to Alma by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from East Melbourne to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parliament 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 13 min.

493min
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Parliament Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PAR
    500 m • 7 min
  • 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
    6 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 East Melbourne to Alma

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 181.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Alma 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12.

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde
  • Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde

Public transport stations close to Alma, Melbourne

Alma is located at Alma, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd.

Train stations close to Alma:

  • Maryborough Railway Station

Bus stations close to Alma:

  • George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Melbourne to Alma by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from East Melbourne to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parliament 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 13 min.

493min
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Parliament Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PAR
    500 m • 7 min
  • 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
    6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Alma?

    The alternative route takes 493 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

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

    The SUNBURY train line goes from State Library Railway Station station near East Melbourne to Sunbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sunbury station near Alma in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Alma in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the State Library Railway Station station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Sunbury stop, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

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