How to get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton by bus and train?

From Mount Dandenong to Somerton by bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Roxburgh Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

211minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    2.02 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mount Dandenong to Somerton by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and UPFIELD

To get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the UPFIELD train from Flinders Street station to Upfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

222minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upfield
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to Somerton

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 74.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong to Somerton 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Yvonne Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mount Dandenong to Somerton by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and UPFIELD

To get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the UPFIELD train from Flinders Street station to Upfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

222minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upfield
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Dandenong to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 222 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line UPFIELD.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Dandenong and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Dandenong to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station near Mount Dandenong to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Somerton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Dandenong to Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Dandenong to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mount Dandenong and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Dandenong to Somerton?

    The ride from Mount Dandenong to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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