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

By bus and train

To get from Kensington to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    64 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 Kensington to Sassafras

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 49.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington 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 37 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kensington to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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