How to get from Melbourne Central to Maffra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Maffra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station to Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

220minA$15.82
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
Walk to Maffra
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon
    143 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 16295
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGONSALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Sale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
    ID 17782
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maffra
    Walk to
    Maffra
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON

To get from Melbourne Central to Maffra in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Flinders Street station to Traralgon station. Next, take the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station to Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

225minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
Walk to Maffra
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon
    138 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 16295
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGONSALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Sale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
    ID 17782
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maffra
    Walk to
    Maffra
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Maffra

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Maffra, Melbourne is approximately 224.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Maffra 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Maffra, Melbourne

Maffra is located at Maffra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Johnson St/Foster St (Maffra).

Bus stations close to Maffra:

  • Johnson St/Foster St (Maffra)
  • Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
  • Boisdale St/Johnson St (Maffra)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON

To get from Melbourne Central to Maffra in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Flinders Street station to Traralgon station. Next, take the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station to Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

225minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
Walk to Maffra
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon
    138 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 16295
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGONSALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Sale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
    ID 17782
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maffra
    Walk to
    Maffra
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Maffra?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Maffra?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Maffra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Maffra in Melbourne?

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Maffra in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Maffra in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Maffra in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Maffra in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Maffra?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Maffra costs A$15.82.

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