How to get from Sassafras to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram?

From Sassafras to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram

To get from Sassafras to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 16 tram from 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

138minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Glenferrie
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20568
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sassafras to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram via 688, BELGRAVE and 3-3A

To get from Sassafras to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to St Kilda East

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 45.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sassafras

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

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)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sassafras to St Kilda East by bus, train and tram via 688, BELGRAVE and 3-3A

To get from Sassafras to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to St Kilda East?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to St Kilda East?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 3-3A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near St Kilda East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Sassafras to St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Sassafras and St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Sassafras to St Kilda East?

    The ride from Sassafras to St Kilda East costs A$5.30.

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