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How to get from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
    ID 12554
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Upwey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Ferny Creek
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upwey
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ferny Creek
    Walk to
    Ferny Creek
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Ferny Creek, Melbourne is approximately 65.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

Public transport stations close to Ferny Creek, Melbourne

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:

  • Upwey
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

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)

By train

To get from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Upwey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Ferny Creek
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upwey
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ferny Creek
    Walk to
    Ferny Creek
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Ferny Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Ferny Creek in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Ferny Creek costs A$5.30.

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