Plan about 30 min for the trip from Richmond to The Alfred, on line 78, 72, 604, with 1 transfer, and about 8 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 78 towards Brighton Rd/Chapel St #36: board at Bridge Rd/Church St #61, alight at Malvern Rd/Chapel St #47 — 13 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Chapel St/Malvern Rd #31, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26 — 5 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 604 towards Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd: board at Chapel St/Malvern Rd, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd — 4 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 75 towards Central Pier/Harbour Esp #D2: board at Coppin St/Bridge Rd #20, alight at Punt Rd/Bridge Rd #14 — 5 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Elsternwick Station/Horne St: board at Bridge Rd/Hoddle St, alight at Commercial Rd/Punt Rd — 9 stops, 11 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Richmond
An inner suburb next to the MCG, with Vietnamese Victoria Street and Bridge 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 Richmond to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 30 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Richmond to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 78 + 72, with 1 transfers.
