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 2 train lines: 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 train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Eltham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The bus and train schedule from Alma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

285min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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
    200 m • 3 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    3.6 km • 46 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 209.02 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Alma to Research

To check the bus and train timetable from Alma to Research using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alma) and destination (Research), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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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, Train line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines 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/Lydiard St station near Alma to Ballarat Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station 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 Station/Lydiard St 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 Railway Station station, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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