How to get from Sassafras to Ashburton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Sassafras to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 693 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

119minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 693
693
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashburton
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dawson St/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 22882
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)
    ID 9386
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashburton
    Walk to
    Ashburton
    1.13 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Ashburton

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 40.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Ashburton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Alamein
  • Burwood

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Sassafras to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 693 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

119minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 693
693
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashburton
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dawson St/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 22882
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)
    ID 9386
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashburton
    Walk to
    Ashburton
    1.13 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to Ashburton?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 693, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ashburton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Sassafras to Ashburton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Ashburton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sassafras to Ashburton?

    The ride from Sassafras to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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