What is the cheapest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

The cheapest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

The fastest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) and Cairnlea?

No, there is no direct bus from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea. However, there are services departing from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd and arriving at Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

The distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) and Cairnlea is 56 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.

How do I travel from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea without a car?

The best way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea bus from?

Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy.

Train or bus from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

The best way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 732 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea bus arrive?

Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea?

Yes, the driving distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea is 60 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea.

Where can I stay near Cairnlea?

There are 4577+ hotels available in Cairnlea.

Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea - 5 ways to travel via train

There are 5 ways to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street StationLilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to St Albans StationSunbury
1h 59m
$6
Line 732 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St732
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
4h 38m
Drive 59.6 km
1. Drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea59.6 km
57 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea59.6 km
57 min
$140–170
Line 688 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave688
2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Station
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to St Albans Station
2h 15m

Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Cairnlea by bus and train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.4 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Mt Dandenong (Victoria), VIC, Australia and Cairnlea, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to St Albans Station via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 4h 38m.

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