How to get from Dandenong South to Melbourne by bus and train?

From Dandenong South to Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Bus - 890
890
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 51295
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dandenong South to Melbourne by bus and train via 890, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Bus - 890
890
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 51295
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong South to Melbourne

The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 30.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong South to Melbourne 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
  • Dandenong
  • Noble Park

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 Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dandenong South to Melbourne by bus and train via 890, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Bus - 890
890
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 51295
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 890, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 890, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dandenong South and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 890 bus line goes from Dandenong Station station near Dandenong South to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong South and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dandenong South to get to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the 890 bus from the Dandenong Station stop near Dandenong South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The last train from Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne is the Cranbourne - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Dandenong station at 18:58.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dandenong South to Melbourne?

    The ride from Dandenong South to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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