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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Alphington is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Alphington is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Alphington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne University/Grattan St and arriving at Harker St/Heidelberg Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Alphington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Alphington Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Alphington?

The distance between Melbourne and Alphington is 10 km. The road distance is 8.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alphington without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Alphington Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Alphington bus from?

Melbourne to Alphington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Alphington train from?

Melbourne to Alphington train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Alphington?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alphington is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 546 bus, which costs $5 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Alphington bus arrive?

Melbourne to Alphington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Harker St/Heidelberg Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Alphington train arrive?

Melbourne to Alphington train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Alphington Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Alphington?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Alphington is 8 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Melbourne to Alphington.

Where can I stay near Alphington?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Alphington.

Melbourne to Alphington - 4 ways to travel via train, line 546 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Alphington Stationtrain Hurstbridge
21 min
$6
Drive 8.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Alphingtoncar 8.3 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 546 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Harker St/Heidelberg Rdbus 546
29 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Alphingtontaxi 8.3 km
10 min
$19–23

Melbourne to Alphington by train

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21 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.9 km
Duration: 21 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Alphington Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Harker St/Heidelberg Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 29 min.

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