How to get from Sassafras to Elwood by bus and train?

From Sassafras to Elwood by bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Ripponlea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

138minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Elwood
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Richmond
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ripponlea
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elwood
    Walk to
    Elwood
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sassafras to Elwood by bus, train and tram

To get from Sassafras to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 67
67
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Elwood

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Elwood, Melbourne is approximately 48.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Elwood 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 Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Public transport stations close to Elwood, Melbourne

Elwood is located at Elwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea).

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea)
  • Hotham Gr/Hotham St (Ripponlea)
  • Rippon Lea Historic Mansion/Hotham St (Elsternwick)

Related Routes

From Sassafras to Elwood by bus, train and tram

To get from Sassafras to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 67
67
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Elwood?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to Elwood?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 67.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Elwood in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Elwood in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Elwood in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Elwood in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Elwood in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and Elwood in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Sassafras to Elwood?

    The ride from Sassafras to Elwood costs A$5.30.

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