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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Hamilton 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

290minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
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
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Dandenong to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

294minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Hamilton

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 325.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
  • Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton)
  • Brown St/French St (Hamilton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Dandenong to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

294minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong to Hamilton?

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Hamilton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Hamilton?

    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 Hamilton in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Hamilton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    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 Hamilton?

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

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Hamilton costs A$13.84.

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