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 $12 - $15 and takes 2h 12m.

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 23m and costs $21 - $35.

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/Spencer St and arriving at Abraham Pl/Leopold St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The distance between Melbourne and Alfredton is 118 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 12m and costs $12 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m 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 V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Alfredton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alfredton is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Melbourne to Alfredton bus arrive?

Melbourne to Alfredton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Alfredton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Alfredton is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Alfredton.

Where can I stay near Alfredton?

There are 196+ hotels available in Alfredton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
2h 12m
$12–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
2h 47m
$7–20
Drive 113.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Alfredton113.4 km
1h 23m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Alfredton113.4 km
1h 23m
$200–250

Melbourne to Alfredton by train and bus

163Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.1 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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 $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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