How to get from Sassafras to Blackburn North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

88minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
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
    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 Sassafras to Blackburn North 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 LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

84minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
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
    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 Sassafras to Blackburn North

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Blackburn North, Melbourne is approximately 28.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras 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 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 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 Sassafras to Blackburn North 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 LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

84minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
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
    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 Sassafras to Blackburn North?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras 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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Blackburn North 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 one bus line and one train line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Blackburn North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully stop, which is closest to Blackburn North in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Sassafras to Blackburn North costs A$3.30.

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