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

By bus and train

To get from Taradale to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

191minA$16.00
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and CRANBOURNE

To get from Taradale to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Southern Cross station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

199minA$16.00
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Taradale to Dandenong

The distance between Taradale, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 174.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Taradale 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 Taradale

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

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 bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and CRANBOURNE

To get from Taradale to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Southern Cross station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

199minA$16.00
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Taradale to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Taradale 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 11 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Taradale to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Taradale and Dandenong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Taradale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Taradale to Dandenong costs A$16.00.

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