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

From Dandenong to Mount Helen by bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 21 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

200minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49016
    310 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
    ID 35437
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dandenong to Mount Helen by bus and train via PAKENHAM, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 22

To get from Dandenong to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 22 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)
    ID 52055
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Mount Helen

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Mount Helen, Melbourne is approximately 154.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Mount Helen 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

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Mount Helen, Melbourne

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dandenong to Mount Helen by bus and train via PAKENHAM, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 22

To get from Dandenong to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 22 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)
    ID 52055
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Mount Helen?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Mount Helen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Mount Helen costs A$13.84.

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