How to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by bus and train?

From Melbourne to Ferny Creek by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek, take the BELGRAVE train from Flinders Street station to Upper Ferntree Gully station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Ferny Creek
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
    ID 13816
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ferny Creek
    Walk to
    Ferny Creek
    Highview Road
    1.99 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 688

To get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 688 bus from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station to Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

151minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Ferny Creek
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
    ID 12553
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ferny Creek
    Walk to
    Ferny Creek
    Highview Road
    1.99 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Ferny Creek

The distance between Melbourne, Ferny Creek and Ferny Creek, Ferny Creek is approximately 48.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ferny Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Ferny Creek and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Ferny Creek, Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Highview Road, Ferny Creek and the nearest public transport station is Sherbrooke Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Upwey
  • Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Sherbrooke Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Sherbrooke Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sherbrooke)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Sherbrooke Rd (Ferny Creek)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 688

To get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 688 bus from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station to Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

151minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Ferny Creek
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seaview Ave/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
    ID 12553
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ferny Creek
    Walk to
    Ferny Creek
    Highview Road
    1.99 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ferny Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Melbourne in Melbourne to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne in Melbourne and Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek by train and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne to get to Ferny Creek?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Belgrave station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne and Ferny Creek?

    Get off the train at the Upper Ferntree Gully stop, which is closest to Ferny Creek in Ferny Creek.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

    The ride from Melbourne to Ferny Creek costs A$5.30.

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