How to get from Rainbow to Alphington by bus and train?

From Rainbow to Alphington by bus and train

To get from Rainbow to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Chemist/Federal St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Alphington Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

719min
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Chemist/Federal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rainbow
  • 2
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    340 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Alphington Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Alphington Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALP
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rainbow to Alphington by bus and train via HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, THE OVERLAND and 304

To get from Rainbow to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Chemist/Federal St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the 304 bus from King St/Lonsdale St station to Princess St/Earl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

748min
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Alphington
Leaves from Chemist/Federal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rainbow
  • 2
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    340 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19549
    750 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Doncaster Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princess St/Earl St
    ID 47605
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alphington
    Walk to
    Alphington
    2.21 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainbow to Alphington

The distance between Rainbow, Melbourne and Alphington, Melbourne is approximately 484.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 719 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow to Alphington 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 Rainbow to Alphington

To check the bus and train schedule from Rainbow to Alphington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rainbow) and destination (Alphington), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rainbow to Alphington by bus and train via HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, THE OVERLAND and 304

To get from Rainbow to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Chemist/Federal St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the 304 bus from King St/Lonsdale St station to Princess St/Earl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

748min
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Alphington
Leaves from Chemist/Federal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rainbow
  • 2
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    340 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19549
    750 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Doncaster Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princess St/Earl St
    ID 47605
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alphington
    Walk to
    Alphington
    2.21 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow to Alphington?

    The fastest way takes 719 minutes, using Bus line HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, Train line THE OVERLAND, Train line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rainbow to Alphington?

    The alternative route takes 748 minutes, using Bus line HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, Train line THE OVERLAND, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow and Alphington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow to Alphington in Melbourne?

    The HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus line goes from Horsham station near Rainbow to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station near Alphington in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rainbow and Alphington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 11 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow to get to Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get on the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from the Horsham stop near Rainbow in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow and Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station, which is closest to Alphington in Melbourne.

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