How to get from Olinda to Fairfield by bus and train?

From Olinda to Fairfield by bus and train

To get from Olinda to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 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
    24 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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Olinda to Fairfield by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and 250

To get from Olinda to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (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 250 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

187minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 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
    24 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    760 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Olinda to Fairfield

The distance between Olinda, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 59.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olinda to Fairfield 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 Olinda

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

Public transport stations close to Fairfield, Melbourne

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Olinda to Fairfield by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and 250

To get from Olinda to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (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 250 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

187minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 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
    24 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    760 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Olinda to Fairfield?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Olinda to Fairfield?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olinda and Fairfield in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Olinda to Fairfield in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Olinda to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Fairfield in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Olinda and Fairfield in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Olinda to get to Fairfield in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Olinda and Fairfield in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Olinda to Fairfield?

    The ride from Olinda to Fairfield costs A$5.30.

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