How to get from Ferny Creek to Emerald by bus?

By bus

To get from Ferny Creek to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 693 bus and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

108minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Bus - 693
693
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19580
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

108minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Emerald

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Emerald, Melbourne is approximately 22.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to Emerald by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

Public transport stations close to Emerald, Melbourne

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald Village/Main St (Emerald)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

108minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Emerald?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 693, Bus line 695.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Emerald?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and Emerald in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Emerald in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Emerald in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to Emerald in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Emerald in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to Emerald in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferny Creek and Emerald in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) stop, which is closest to Emerald in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Emerald?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Emerald costs A$3.30.

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