How to get from Smythesdale to Dandenong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

204minA$16.00
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Dandenong

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 165.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Dandenong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Dandenong?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Dandenong costs A$16.00.

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