Getting from Port Melbourne to The Alfred takes about 45 min by public transport, on line 606, 16, 246, with 1 transfer, with about 13 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 606 towards Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St: board at Woolboard Rd/Salmon St, alight at Alfred Square/The Esplanade — 21 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 16 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Alfred Square/The Esplanade #136, alight at Moubray St/St Kilda Rd #26 — 9 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde: board at Blessington St/Barkly St, alight at Alfred Hospital/Punt Rd — 11 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 234 towards A'Beckett St/Queen St: board at Garden City/Centre Ave, alight at City Rd/Queens Bridge St — 15 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 58 towards Glenferrie Rd/Toorak Rd #139: board at City Rd/Kings Way #116, alight at Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20 — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Cotham Rd/Burke Rd #70: board at Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26 — 5 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Port Melbourne
A bayside suburb with Station Pier, the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and Bay Street.
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 Port Melbourne to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 45 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Port Melbourne to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 606 + 16, with 1 transfers.
From Port Melbourne onward
