How to get from Sassafras to Nunawading by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Nunawading in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

61minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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 Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Sassafras to Nunawading in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

82minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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 Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Nunawading

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Nunawading, Melbourne is approximately 24.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Nunawading 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 Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Public transport stations close to Nunawading, Melbourne

Nunawading is located at Nunawading, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading).

Train stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading
  • Mitcham
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
  • Walkers Rd/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
  • Nunawading Station/Station St (Nunawading)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Sassafras to Nunawading in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

82minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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 Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Nunawading?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to Nunawading?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Nunawading in Melbourne?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Nunawading in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Nunawading in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Nunawading in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Nunawading in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and Nunawading in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Nunawading in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sassafras to Nunawading?

    The ride from Sassafras to Nunawading costs A$3.30.

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