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

From Mount Dandenong to Carlton by bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Carlton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Dandenong
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    1.47 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mount Dandenong to Carlton by bus and tram

To get from Mount Dandenong to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 75 tram from 73-Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station to 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 732
732
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Carlton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 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
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 16068
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    73-Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21123
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18174
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to Carlton

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and Carlton, Melbourne is approximately 47.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

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

From Mount Dandenong to Carlton by bus and tram

To get from Mount Dandenong to Carlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 75 tram from 73-Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station to 6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 732
732
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Carlton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 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
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 16068
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    73-Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21123
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Russell St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18174
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 732, Bus line 75.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Croydon station near Mount Dandenong to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station near Carlton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and Carlton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Croydon stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station, which is closest to Carlton in Melbourne.

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

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

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