How to get from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Upper Ferntree Gully station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 8912
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 688

To get from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 688 bus from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station to Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Mount Dandenong
Leaves from Melbourne Central

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Mount Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 50.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Mount Dandenong, Melbourne

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 688

To get from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 688 bus from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station to Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Mount Dandenong
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Mount Dandenong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Melbourne Central to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Mount Dandenong in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Belgrave station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Mount Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Upper Ferntree Gully stop, which is closest to Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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