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How to get from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong by bus and train?

From Ruthven to Mount Dandenong by bus and train

To get from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Ruthven station to Flinders Street 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 Yarrabee Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

178minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Mount Dandenong
Leaves from Ruthven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ruthven
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    59 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
    Yarrabee Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)
    ID 9851
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Dandenong
    Walk to
    Mount Dandenong
    Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
    1 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong

The distance between Ruthven, Mount Dandenong and Mount Dandenong, Mount Dandenong is approximately 67.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ruthven 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 Ruthven

Ruthven is located at Ruthven, Mount Dandenong and the nearest public transport station is Purinuan Rd/Cheddar Rd (Reservoir).

Train stations close to Ruthven:

  • Reservoir
  • Keon Park

Bus stations close to Ruthven:

  • Purinuan Rd/Cheddar Rd (Reservoir)
  • Ruthven Station/High St (Reservoir)
  • Rathcown Rd/Cheddar Rd (Reservoir)

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 Osprey Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Osprey Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)
  • 117 Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)
  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Mount Dandenong)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Ruthven and Mount Dandenong?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ruthven in Reservoir to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong.

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

    The total travel time between Ruthven in Reservoir and Mount Dandenong in Mount Dandenong by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ruthven in Reservoir.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ruthven and Mount Dandenong?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong?

    The ride from Ruthven to Mount Dandenong costs A$5.30.