There are 6 ways to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moorabbin Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 5m$26–30Drive 38.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Moorabbin to Dandenong Rangescar 38.9 km
44 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 693
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 33m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moorabbin to Dandenong Rangestaxi 38.9 km
44 min$90–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Moorabbin Station to Richmond Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 21m$12Bus via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Take the bus from Cochranes Rd/Chesterville Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 767
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 38m$18
Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Cochranes Rd/Chesterville Rd and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Centre Rd/Mackie Rd, Oakleigh Station/Portman St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Moorabbin station to Dandenong Ranges station. However, there are services departing from Moorabbin Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Moorabbin and Dandenong Ranges is 55 km. The road distance is 38.9 km.
The best way to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $26 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Oakleigh Station/Portman St.
Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Moorabbin Station.
The best way to get from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $26 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Moorabbin, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Moorabbin Station to Dandenong Ranges via Richmond Station, Croydon Station, Croydon Station/Railway Ave, and Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochranes Rd/Chesterville Rd to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Centre Rd/Mackie Rd, Oakleigh Station/Haughton Rd, Oakleigh Station/Portman St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 33m.
Train from Moorabbin Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Moorabbin Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Cochranes Rd/Chesterville Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Dandenong Ranges Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
13 Book Cabs
- Phone
- 0435 984 197
- Website
- 13bookcab.com.au
Frankston Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9786 3322
- Website
- 131008.com
Frankston Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 3 9002 4021
- Website
- frankstontaxi24.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy.
Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges is 39 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Moorabbin to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 826+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.






