How to get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

193minA$13.84
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    13 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
    North Geelong
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    2.78 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

195minA$13.84
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    13 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 - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    3.49 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Herne Hill, Melbourne is approximately 124.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill 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 Ferny Creek

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:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

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)

Public transport stations close to Herne Hill, Melbourne

Herne Hill is located at Herne Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights).

Train stations close to Herne Hill:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Herne Hill:

  • Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Gladstone St/Vines Rd (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Church St/Minerva Rd (Manifold Heights)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

195minA$13.84
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    13 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 - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    3.49 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Herne Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Herne Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferny Creek and Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Herne Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Herne Hill costs A$13.84.

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