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

From Alma to Research by bus and train

To get from Alma to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Eltham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
HURSTBRIDGE
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Walk to Research
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    HURSTBRIDGEBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    3.62 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alma to Research

The distance between Alma, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 207.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alma to Research 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 Alma

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

Public transport stations close to Research, Melbourne

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Research Park/Main Rd.

Train stations close to Research:

  • Wattle Glen Railway Station
  • Eltham Railway Station
  • Diamond Creek Railway Station

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Research Park/Main Rd
  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd
  • Brenda Rd/Research-Warrandyte Rd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT,.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alma and Research in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alma to Research in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus line goes from Ballarat station near Alma to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Alma and Research in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alma to get to Research in Melbourne?

    Get on the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from the Ballarat stop near Alma in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alma and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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