How to get from Sunshine West to Dandenong by train?

From Sunshine West to Dandenong by train

To get from Sunshine West to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

128minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.21 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    25 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

From Sunshine West to Dandenong by bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

144minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.21 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
    ID 3607
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19819
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunshine West to Dandenong

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 47.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine West 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 Sunshine West

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Albion
  • Deer Park
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine)
  • Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Fitzgerald Rd/Glengala Rd (Sunshine West)

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

From Sunshine West to Dandenong by bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

144minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.21 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
    ID 3607
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19819
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine West to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunshine West to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 828.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine West to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ardeer station near Sunshine West to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Dandenong in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ardeer station near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Sunshine West to Dandenong?

    The ride from Sunshine West to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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