How to get from Ferny Creek to Melbourne by bus and train?

From Ferny Creek to Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Melbourne 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 LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    12 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
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ferny Creek to Melbourne by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Ferny Creek to Melbourne in Melbourne, 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, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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
    12 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 Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Melbourne

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 41.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek 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 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:

  • Belgrave
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Tecoma

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 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 Ferny Creek to Melbourne by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Ferny Creek to Melbourne in Melbourne, 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, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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
    12 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 Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek 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 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Melbourne 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 Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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