There are 5 ways to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 688 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave688
- Take the train from Croydon Station to Box Hill StationLilydale
1h 9m$16Line 688 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy688
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St732
2h 25m$4Line 688 bus, train via Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave688
- Take the train from Croydon Station to Box Hill StationLilydale
1h 25m$16Drive 30.2 km
- Drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn30.2 km
33 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn30.2 km
33 min$75–95
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn is to line 688 bus and line 732 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) and Balwyn is 26 km. The road distance is 30.2 km.
The best way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn without a car is to line 688 bus and train which takes 1h 9m and costs $17.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn, including transfers.
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd station.
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn is 30 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Balwyn.
There are 5072+ hotels available in Balwyn.
What companies run services between Mt Dandenong (Victoria), VIC, Australia and Balwyn, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 25m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Croydon Station to Box Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
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