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How to get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

203minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)
    ID 43469
    92 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

246minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)
    ID 43469
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens

The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 156.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens 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 South

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park
  • Dandenong

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

By bus

To get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

246minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)
    ID 43469
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong South and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong South and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong South to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Dandenong station near Dandenong South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong South and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Dandenong South to Lake Gardens costs A$13.84.

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