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. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

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

From East Melbourne to Alma by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12 station to Spencer St/Collins St #1 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 7 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

450min
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12
    ID 17895
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Collins St #1
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    360 m • 5 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.

Bus And Train schedule from East Melbourne to Alma

To check the bus and train schedule from East Melbourne to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Melbourne) 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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From East Melbourne to Alma by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12 station to Spencer St/Collins St #1 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 7 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

450min
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12
    ID 17895
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Collins St #1
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    360 m • 5 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 450 minutes, using Tram line 12, 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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