There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon StationLilydale
3h 12m$13–15Drive 80.5 km
- Drive from Melton to Dandenong Ranges80.5 km
1h 12m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Dandenong Ranges80.5 km
1h 12m$200–240Line 456 bus, train
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St456
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon StationLilydale
4h 6m
Melton to Dandenong Ranges by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges is to train which costs $12 - $15 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Melton and Dandenong Ranges is 79 km. The road distance is 80.5 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $12 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Dandenong Ranges is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Melton to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 828+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 12m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Flinders Street Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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