How to get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Traralgon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus and finally take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

392minA$47.46
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station (Bairnsdale)
    ID 20291
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and 14

To get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. Next, take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

458minA$31.64
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek

The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Swifts Creek, Melbourne is approximately 339.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek 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 Dandenong South

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Yarraman
  • Dandenong
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Swifts Creek, Melbourne

Swifts Creek is located at Swifts Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek).

Bus stations close to Swifts Creek:

  • Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and 14

To get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. Next, take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

458minA$31.64
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek?

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek?

    The alternative route takes 458 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong South and Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Dandenong station near Dandenong South to Traralgon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Traralgon station near Swifts Creek in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong South and Swifts Creek in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong South to get to Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Dandenong station near Dandenong South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong South and Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Traralgon stop, which is closest to Swifts Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek?

    The ride from Dandenong South to Swifts Creek costs A$47.46.

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