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

From Dandenong to Dimboola by bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Dimboola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

331minA$18.04
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Dimboola
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola)
    ID 17831
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dimboola
    Walk to
    Dimboola
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dandenong to Dimboola by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Dandenong to Dimboola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

335minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Dimboola
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola)
    ID 17831
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dimboola
    Walk to
    Dimboola
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Dimboola

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Dimboola, Melbourne is approximately 372.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Dimboola 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

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Dimboola, Melbourne

Dimboola is located at Dimboola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola).

Train stations close to Dimboola:

  • Dimboola

Bus stations close to Dimboola:

  • Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dandenong to Dimboola by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Dandenong to Dimboola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

335minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Dimboola
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St (Dimboola)
    ID 17831
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dimboola
    Walk to
    Dimboola
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 335 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Dimboola?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Dimboola?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Dimboola in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Dimboola by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Dimboola in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Dimboola?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Dimboola?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Dimboola in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong to Dimboola?

    The ride from Dandenong to Dimboola costs A$18.04.

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