How to get from Caulfield East to Sassafras by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield East to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    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

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Caulfield East to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    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 Caulfield East to Sassafras

The distance between Caulfield East, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 49.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield East 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 Caulfield East

Caulfield East is located at Caulfield East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East).

Train stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield

Bus stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield Racecourse/Station St (Caulfield)
  • Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East)
  • Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Caulfield East to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    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 Caulfield East to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caulfield East to Sassafras?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield East to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Caulfield East to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Richmond station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield East and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Caulfield East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Richmond stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Caulfield East to Sassafras?

    The ride from Caulfield East to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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