How to get from Dandenong to Guildford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Guildford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

178minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    Ride to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    ID 17146
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Guildford

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Guildford, Melbourne is approximately 170.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Guildford 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Guildford, Melbourne

Guildford is located at Guildford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford).

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong to Guildford?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Guildford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Guildford?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Guildford in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Guildford by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Guildford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Guildford?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Guildford?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong to Guildford?

    The ride from Dandenong to Guildford costs A$13.84.

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