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How to get fromDandenong Ranges to Melbourneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 688 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 36m
    $12

  2. Drive 41.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dandenong Ranges to Melbournecar car 41.3 km
    46 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 688 bus, line 907 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus bus 907
    1h 58m
    $18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dandenong Ranges to Melbournetaxi taxi 41.3 km
    46 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 688 bus, train via Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

    1. Take the bus from Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 37m
    $12

  6. Line 688 bus, train via Melbourne Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 46m
    $12

Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, Mitcham Station, and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 1h 58m.

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