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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Alexandra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Alexandra. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Perkins St/Grant St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Alexandra?

The distance between Melbourne and Alexandra is 168 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra without a car is to train and bus via Seymour which takes 3h 28m and costs $9 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Melbourne to Alexandra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Alexandra bus from?

Melbourne to Alexandra bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Alexandra bus arrive?

Melbourne to Alexandra bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Alexandra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Alexandra is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Alexandra.

Where can I stay near Alexandra?

There are 67+ hotels available in Alexandra.

Melbourne to Alexandra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 907 bus

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

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Train, bus via Seymour
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Seymour Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley St/Nihil Stbus Coach
3h 28m
$10–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ringwood Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Perkins St/Grant Stbus 684
3h 44m
$12
Drive 130.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Alexandracar 130.3 km
1h 48m
$24–34
Line 907 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Perkins St/Grant Stbus 684
4h 11m
$12

Melbourne to Alexandra by train and bus

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3h 28mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.2 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Perkins St/Grant St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 4h 11m.

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