How to get from Ferny Creek to South Yarra by bus and train?

From Ferny Creek to South Yarra by bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Richmond
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ferny Creek to South Yarra by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and FRANKSTON

To get from Ferny Creek to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Richmond
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to South Yarra

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and South Yarra, Melbourne is approximately 40.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to South Yarra 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

Public transport stations close to South Yarra, Melbourne

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra).

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ferny Creek to South Yarra by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and FRANKSTON

To get from Ferny Creek to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) 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 FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 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
    Richmond
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to South Yarra?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and South Yarra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to South Yarra in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near South Yarra in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to South Yarra in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and South Yarra in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to South Yarra in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferny Creek and South Yarra in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to South Yarra in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to South Yarra?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to South Yarra costs A$5.30.

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