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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

144minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
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
    Richmond
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 670 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

150minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 670
670
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21318
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28191
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Healesville

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Healesville, Melbourne is approximately 91.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Healesville 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:

  • Noble Park
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

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

Public transport stations close to Healesville, Melbourne

Healesville is located at Healesville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Healesville Ps/High St (Healesville).

Bus stations close to Healesville:

  • Healesville Ps/High St (Healesville)
  • Yarra Valley Tourist Railway/Healesville-Kinglake Rd (Healesville)
  • Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 670 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

150minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 670
670
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21318
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28191
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 670, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Healesville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Healesville?

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

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Healesville in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    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 Healesville?

    Get off the train at the Richmond stop, which is closest to Healesville in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Healesville costs A$5.30.

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