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Getting to the Hospital - Public Transport
The Alfred Hospital is located on:
Commercial Road,
Melbourne. Vic. 3004. Australia
The Heart & Lung Transplant
Unit - Take the lift to
the 3rd. Floor
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Trains: Prahran railway station is only a short stroll along Greville St from The Alfred
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Buses: Bus routes from the city 216,219 and 220 will take passengers to The Alfred.
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Trams: From Swanston Street City. All trams except nos. 8 and 1 travel along St Kilda Rd. Alight at the corner of St Kilda and Commercial Roads. Tram no 72 Entrance of The Alfred.
For
further information regarding
train, tram
& bus information &
timetables call
131 638
or visit
http://www.viclink.com.au/.
Taxi - There is a taxi rank on Commercial Road, directly outside The Alfred. A phone booking service is available in the foyer at the main entrance to the Hospital.
Visitor Car Parking At The Alfred
Visitor Parking at The Alfred
Click here for a campus map with parking facilities, including bicycles, at The Alfred.
Click here for frequently asked questions (FAQ) about car & bike parking arrangements at The Alfred.
All paid visitor parking at The Alfred precinct is located in the multilevel car park at the Alfred Centre.
The car park is underground on two split levels and is adjacent/under The Alfred Centre.
The maximum height clearance for the car park is 2.1 metres.
Operating hours are 6.00am to 10.30pm 7 days per week, 365 days per year
Entry. The visitor car park is accessible from Centre Lane, an internal roadway, which runs off Commercial Road and is located between The Alfred Centre & The Burnet Tower. Traffic approaching along Commercial Road, from either direction, can turn into Centre Lane.
Exit. When exiting Centre Lane, traffic may only turn left into Commercial Road. Vehicles can then use the dedicated U-turn zone, which is in front of the main entrance to The Alfred, if they wish to head east.
Patient Pick Up
and Drop Off
There are two patient
pick up and drop off
zones at The Alfred. One
is situated at the main
entrance to Hospital
(Commercial Road) and
the other is at the
front entrance to The
Alfred Centre (Centre
Lane). These zones will
provide easy access for
visitors and patients.
Parking for
people with disabilities
There are three options available for Disabled Permit Holders:
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free parking around the site (click here for the map) - which are time limited to two hours and
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ticket meter parking at concession rates in the Centre Block Disabled Car Park off Alfred Lane and
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parking in the visitor car park - standard fees apply.
How do I pay?
Parking can be paid for in three (3) ways.
Automated pay station
You can pay for parking using the automated pay stations in the car park.
Supervised booth
Upon exiting the car park, visitors can pay using the supervised booth.
Parking rates are as follows*:
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STANDARD FEES |
PENSION OR HEALTH CARE CARD HOLDERS# |
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Up to 1 hour |
$5 |
$5 |
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Between 1 & 2 hrs |
$9 |
$7 |
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Between 2 & 3 hrs |
$12 |
$8 |
|
Between 3 & 4 hrs |
$15 |
$8 |
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Between 4 & 5 hrs |
$18 |
$8 |
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Between 5 & 6 hrs |
$20 |
$8 |
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Over 6 hrs |
$22 |
$8 |
|
Lost ticket fee |
$22 |
$8 |
* All prices include GST
No concession fees for students
Normal fees apply to disabled permit holders
No debit cards accepted (ATM available in main Alfred foyer)
Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards are accepted at the pay stations in car park or booth on exit ramp
# If you are entitled to receive discounted car parking, please present your pension or healthcare card upon exiting the car park to the car parking attendant.
