How to get from South Yarra to Sassafras by bus and train?

From South Yarra to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from South Yarra to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from South Yarra 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 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 from South Yarra to Sassafras by bus and train via PAKENHAM, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from South Yarra to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 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 South Yarra to Sassafras

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 43.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra).

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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 South Yarra to Sassafras by bus and train via PAKENHAM, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from South Yarra to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 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 South Yarra to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Sassafras?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Sassafras?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Sassafras?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra 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 South Yarra to Sassafras by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Yarra to get to Sassafras?

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Yarra and Sassafras?

    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 South Yarra to Sassafras?

    The ride from South Yarra to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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