How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong by train?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong by train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Caulfield station. Next, take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong by bus, train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

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  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 3615
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19819
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 33.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong by bus, train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Dandenong
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 3615
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19819
    33 min
  • 10
    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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 828.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Pakenham station near Dandenong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Dandenong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Dandenong in Melbourne?

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

  • When is the last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong in Melbourne is the Pakenham - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 19:00.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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