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

By bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Grovedale 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Marshall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

197minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Grovedale
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
    17 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
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marshall
    76 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grovedale
    Walk to
    Grovedale
    1.33 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Grovedale

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Grovedale, Melbourne is approximately 135.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Grovedale 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 Grovedale, Melbourne

Grovedale is located at Grovedale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Torquay Rd/Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale).

Train stations close to Grovedale:

  • Marshall
  • Waurn Ponds
  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to Grovedale:

  • Torquay Rd/Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale)
  • 147 Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale)
  • Church St/Torquay Rd (Grovedale)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Grovedale?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Grovedale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Grovedale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Sassafras to Grovedale costs A$13.84.

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