From Hawthorn to The Alfred the trip by public transport takes about 35 min, on line Lilydale, 246, 16, with 1 transfer, plus about 15 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Lilydale towards Flinders Street Station: board at Glenferrie Station, alight at Richmond Station — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Elsternwick Station/Horne St: board at Swan St/Punt Rd, alight at Commercial Rd/Punt Rd — 7 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 16 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Manningtree Rd/Glenferrie Rd #72, alight at Malvern Rd/Glenferrie Rd #59 — 13 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Plant St/Malvern Rd #44, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26 — 18 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line Belgrave towards Flinders Street Station: board at Glenferrie Station, alight at Richmond Station — 3 stops, 8 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Hawthorn
An eastern suburb with Swinburne University and Glenferrie Road.
The Alfred
The major hospital on Commercial Road in Prahran, with a tram and bus stop at its door.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Hawthorn to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 35 minutes, of which roughly 15 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Hawthorn to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Lilydale + 246, with 1 transfers.
