How to get from Smiths Beach to Croydon by bus?

By bus

To get from Smiths Beach to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 737 bus from Knox City Shopping Centre/Stud Rd (Wantirna) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

205minA$15.82
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 737
737
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knox City Shopping Centre/Stud Rd (Wantirna)
    ID 15163
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 737737
    Wait for bus
    737
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

231minA$15.82
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Croydon

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 135.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach to Croydon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

231minA$15.82
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Beach to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line 901, Bus line 737.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smiths Beach to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smiths Beach and Croydon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Croydon in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smiths Beach to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near Croydon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smiths Beach to Croydon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Croydon in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smiths Beach to get to Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smiths Beach and Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smiths Beach to Croydon?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Croydon costs A$15.82.

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