How to get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Ferntree Gully station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

236minA$15.82
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Ferntree Gully station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

236minA$16.00
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach

The distance between Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 136.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach 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 Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully is located at Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Spring St/Selman Ave (Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Spring St/Selman Ave (Ferntree Gully)
  • Ferntree Gully Cemetery/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Rylstone St/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach, Melbourne

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Ferntree Gully station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

236minA$16.00
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Ferntree Gully and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ferntree Gully to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ringwood station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ferntree Gully and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ferntree Gully to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ferntree Gully in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ferntree Gully and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Ferntree Gully to Smiths Beach costs A$15.82.

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