How to get from Carlton to Dandenong by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Carlton to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 1, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Carlton to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Dandenong

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 31.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton to Dandenong by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carlton

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

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 1, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Carlton to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Carlton to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till East Malvern station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Dandenong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    The last train from Carlton to Dandenong in Melbourne is the Pakenham - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 19:00.

  • How much is the tram fare from Carlton to Dandenong?

    The ride from Carlton to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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