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 Mount Dandenong, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Heathmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 679 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 679
679
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathmont
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathmont Station/Canterbury Rd (Heathmont)
    ID 12796
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
    ID 22059
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong)
    ID 9808
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
    60 m • 1 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 Mount Dandenong, 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 William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$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
    William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong)
    ID 9808
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong

The distance between Melbourne Central, Mount Dandenong and Mount Dandenong, Mount Dandenong is approximately 46.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 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 Mount Dandenong – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Mount Dandenong 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, Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Mount Dandenong and the nearest public transport station is William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong)
  • Fraser Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)
  • Observatory Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)

Related Routes

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

To get from Melbourne Central to Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong, 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 William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$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
    William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong)
    ID 9808
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
    60 m • 1 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 95 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 679, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Heathmont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Heathmont station near Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    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?

    Get off the train at the Heathmont stop, which is closest to Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong.

  • 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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