How to get from South Yarra to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Yarra to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra station to Dandenong station. Next, 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 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

172minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
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
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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 CRANBOURNE and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from South Yarra to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, take the CRANBOURNE train from South Yarra station to Dandenong station. Next, 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

182minA$8.54
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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 South Yarra to Smiths Beach

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 129.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 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 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 CRANBOURNE and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from South Yarra to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, take the CRANBOURNE train from South Yarra station to Dandenong station. Next, 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

182minA$8.54
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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 South Yarra to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Smiths Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Smiths Beach?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Pakenham station near South Yarra in South Yarra to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dandenong station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Yarra to Smiths Beach by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Pakenham station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from South Yarra to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from South Yarra to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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