How to get from Dandenong South to Carlton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Bus - 890
890
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Carlton
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 51295
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 72 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong South to Carlton

The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Carlton, Melbourne is approximately 32.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong South to Carlton 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 Dandenong South

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Yarraman
  • Dandenong
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Carlton, Melbourne

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 72 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong South to Carlton?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 890, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong South to Carlton?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dandenong South and Carlton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The 890 bus line goes from Dandenong Station station near Dandenong South to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Carlton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dandenong South and Carlton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dandenong South to get to Carlton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 890 bus from the Dandenong Station stop near Dandenong South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dandenong South and Carlton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station, which is closest to Carlton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The last train from Dandenong South to Carlton in Melbourne is the Cranbourne - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Dandenong station at 18:58.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dandenong South to Carlton?

    The ride from Dandenong South to Carlton costs A$5.30.

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