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

From Sassafras to Fairfield by bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Fairfield 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

157minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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
    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 Sassafras to Fairfield by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and 250

To get from Sassafras to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

183minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
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 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
    25 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 Sassafras to Fairfield

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 55.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras 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 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 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 Sassafras to Fairfield by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and 250

To get from Sassafras to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

183minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
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 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
    25 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 Sassafras to Fairfield?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras 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 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Fairfield 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 Fairfield in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Fairfield in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Sassafras to Fairfield costs A$5.30.

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