How to get from East Melbourne to Dandenong by train?

By train

To get from East Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 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 East Melbourne to Dandenong

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 30.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Dandenong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

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

By train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 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 East Melbourne to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between East Melbourne and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Parliament station near East Melbourne to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Lilydale station near Dandenong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from East Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Dandenong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Melbourne to get to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Parliament station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Melbourne and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Lilydale station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from East Melbourne to Dandenong?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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