How to get from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

173minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 82.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Public transport stations close to Diggers Rest, Melbourne

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Train stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Dandenong and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station near Mount Dandenong to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Dandenong to get to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest?

    The ride from Mount Dandenong to Diggers Rest costs A$5.30.

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