How to get from South Melbourne to Dandenong by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    25 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 109, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from South Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 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 South Melbourne to Dandenong

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 33.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port 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

Alternative route by train and tram via 109, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from South Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 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 South Melbourne to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne 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 33 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Dandenong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    The last train from South Melbourne to Dandenong in Melbourne is the Pakenham - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 19:04.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Dandenong?

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

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