Plan about 30 min for the trip from The Alfred to Richmond, on line 72, 78, 246, with 1 transfer, and about 7 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 72 towards Cotham Rd/Burke Rd #70: board at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26, alight at Chapel St/Commercial Rd #31 — 5 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 78 towards Victoria St/Church St #65: board at Commercial Rd/Chapel St #47, alight at Abinger St/Church St #60 — 11 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line 246 towards Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde: board at Moubray St/Punt Rd, alight at Swan St/Punt Rd — 8 stops, 12 min ride.
- Line 70 towards Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61: board at Richmond Station/Swan St #8, alight at Swan Street Shopping Centre/Swan St #10 — 2 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line 48 towards Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51: board at Punt Rd/Wellington Pde #14, alight at Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
About the origin and destination
The Alfred
The major hospital on Commercial Road in Prahran, with a tram and bus stop at its door.
Richmond
An inner suburb next to the MCG, with Vietnamese Victoria Street and Bridge Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from The Alfred to Richmond?
A typical trip takes about 30 minutes, of which roughly 7 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from The Alfred to Richmond?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 72 + 78, with 1 transfers.
