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How to get from Richmond to The Alfred by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Richmond to The Alfred in Melbourne: take the 246 bus from Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond) station to Commercial Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

15minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 246
246
Walk to The Alfred
Leaves from Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
    ID 1123
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 1116
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to The Alfred
    Walk to
    The Alfred
    Commercial Rd Melbourne, 3004 Melbourne
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Richmond to The Alfred in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 72 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    Ride to tram station
    26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 18899
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Richmond to The Alfred

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and The Alfred, Melbourne is approximately 2.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to The Alfred by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7d-Olympic Boulevard (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to The Alfred, Melbourne

The Alfred is located at Commercial Rd Melbourne, 3004 Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (Prahran).

Bus stations close to The Alfred:

  • Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (Prahran)
  • Punt Rd/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
  • Alfred Hospital/Punt Rd (South Yarra)

By train and tram

To get from Richmond to The Alfred in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 72 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    Ride to tram station
    26-Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 18899
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 246.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Richmond and The Alfred?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Richmond in Cremorne to The Alfred in Melbourne in 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The 246 bus line goes from Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond) station near Richmond in Cremorne to Elsternwick station near The Alfred in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Richmond to The Alfred by bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and The Alfred in Melbourne by bus is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Richmond to get to The Alfred?

    Get on the 246 bus from the Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond) stop near Richmond in Cremorne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Richmond and The Alfred?

    Get off the bus at the Elsternwick stop, which is closest to The Alfred in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The first bus from Richmond in Cremorne to The Alfred in Melbourne is Elsternwick - Clifton Hill. It leaves the Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond) stop at 00:17.

  • When is the last train from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The last train from Richmond in Cremorne to The Alfred in Melbourne is the Sandringham - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Richmond station at 19:25.

  • How much is the bus fare from Richmond to The Alfred?

    The ride from Richmond to The Alfred costs A$5.30.

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