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

From Blackburn to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from Blackburn to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn station to Upper Ferntree Gully station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

48minA$3.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    26 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Blackburn to Sassafras by bus

To get from Blackburn to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

94minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15870
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8243
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Sassafras

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 26.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Sassafras 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 Blackburn

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

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Box Hill
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Sassafras, Melbourne

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
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

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)

Related Routes

From Blackburn to Sassafras by bus

To get from Blackburn to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

94minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15870
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8243
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line 732, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Sassafras in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackburn to get to Sassafras in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackburn and Sassafras in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Blackburn to Sassafras?

    The ride from Blackburn to Sassafras costs A$3.30.

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