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

From Hawthorn East to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from Hawthorn East to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Auburn 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 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    45 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

Alternative route from Hawthorn East to Sassafras by bus and train via LILYDALE, 679 and 688

To get from Hawthorn East to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 679 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Sassafras
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
    ID 22059
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sassafras
    Walk to
    Sassafras
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hawthorn East to Sassafras

The distance between Hawthorn East, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 36.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East is located at Hawthorn East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Liddiard Rd/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East).

Train stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Auburn
  • Glenferrie

Bus stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Liddiard Rd/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)
  • Liddiard St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Harcourt St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn 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 from Hawthorn East to Sassafras by bus and train via LILYDALE, 679 and 688

To get from Hawthorn East to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 679 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Sassafras
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
    ID 22059
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sassafras
    Walk to
    Sassafras
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hawthorn East to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 679, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East to Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hawthorn East and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East to Sassafras?

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

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