There are 6 ways to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Clayton Station to Richmond StationPakenham / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon StationLilydale
2h 12m$10Line 737 bus, line 688 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monash University to Croydon Station/Railway Ave737
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd688
2h 47m$4Line 703 bus, train, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Blackburn Station/South Pde703
- Take the train from Blackburn Station to Croydon Station
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd688
2h 39m$15Drive 30.8 km
- Drive from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges30.8 km
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges30.8 km
35 min$75–95Line 693 bus, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy693
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd688
2h 51m$9
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to line 737 bus and line 688 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Monash University and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Clayton and Dandenong Ranges is 52 km. The road distance is 30.8 km.
The best way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $11.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Monash University station.
The best way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 737 bus and line 688 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 47m.
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Croydon Station/Railway Ave.
Yes, the driving distance between Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is 31 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges.
What companies run services between Clayton, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Clayton Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Richmond Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monash University to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Clayton Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Blackburn Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Blackburn Station/South Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Monash University to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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