South Melbourne → The Alfred: about 27 min, on line 58, 72, 96, with 1 transfer, plus about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 58 towards Glenferrie Rd/Toorak Rd #139: board at York St/Kings Way #117, alight at Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20 — 2 stops, 5 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.
- Line 96 towards Belford St/Acland St #139: board at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127, alight at Canterbury Rd/Fitzroy St #133 — 6 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 16 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Canterbury Rd/Fitzroy St #133, alight at Moubray St/St Kilda Rd #26 — 6 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 6 towards Malvern Rd/High St #53: board at Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20, alight at Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25 — 4 stops, 6 min ride.
About the origin and destination
South Melbourne
An inner suburb with South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake nearby.
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 South Melbourne to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 27 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 South Melbourne to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 58 + 72, with 1 transfers.
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