What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Alfredton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Alfredton. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Abraham Pl/Leopold St via Ballarat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The distance between Melbourne and Alfredton is 119 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Alfredton without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Alfredton?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Melbourne to Alfredton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Alfredton bus from?

Melbourne to Alfredton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $101 - $105 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Melbourne to Alfredton bus arrive?

Melbourne to Alfredton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Alfredton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Alfredton is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Alfredton.

Where can I stay near Alfredton?

There are 172+ hotels available in Alfredton.

Melbourne to Alfredton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Alfredton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 11m
$15–18
Bus via Footscray Station/Irving St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 29m
$12–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2h 31m
$101–105
Drive 113.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Alfredtoncar 113.4 km
1h 24m
$21–29

Melbourne to Alfredton by train and bus

178Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Alfredton.

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Distance: 118.9 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Alfredton, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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