There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 53m$26–29Drive 80.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melton to Dandenong Rangescar 80.5 km
1h 15m$15–21Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale Stbus 216 / ...
- Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
4h 2m$24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Dandenong Rangestaxi 80.5 km
1h 15m$180–220Bus
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
4h 55m$24
Melton to Dandenong Ranges by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, County Court/Lonsdale St and Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Dandenong Ranges station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
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 2h 53m and costs $25 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Melton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.
Melton to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $24 and takes 4h 2m.
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/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, County Court/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Dandenong Ranges is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Melton to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 817+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.











