How to get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 901 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

82minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
    ID 5120
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and LILYDALE

To get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

78minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Blackburn North, Melbourne is approximately 25.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Belgrave
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Tecoma

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn North, Melbourne

Blackburn North is located at Blackburn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Blackburn
  • Laburnum
  • Nunawading

Bus stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)
  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
  • Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and LILYDALE

To get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

78minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Blackburn North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferny Creek and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) stop, which is closest to Blackburn North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Blackburn North costs A$3.30.

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