How to get from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

206minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Waurn Ponds - Bal
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
    17 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
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waurn Ponds
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waurn Ponds - Bal
    Walk to
    Waurn Ponds - Bal
    2.82 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 141.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne

Waurn Ponds - Bal is located at Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Train stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The ride from Sassafras to Waurn Ponds - Bal costs A$13.84.

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