How to get from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Dandenong by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Dandenong Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    800 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Frankston Via Altona Loop And Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Dandenong Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    780 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 55.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong 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 Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman Railway Station
  • Noble Park Railway Station

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Dandenong Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    780 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till City station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Dandenong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.