There are 6 ways to get from Parramatta to Dandenong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Yarraman Station
4h 39m$156–435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
13h 8m$75–264Bus via Domestic Airport Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
14h 27m$158–337Drive 868.2 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Dandenong868.2 km
9h 15m$170–246Train, fly to Avalon Airport
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Yarraman Station
6h 15m$136–535Bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Liverpool Station, Stand CT80
- Take the bus from Liverpool to Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rd902
15h 8m$106–112
Parramatta to Dandenong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Dandenong is to bus which costs $105 - $115 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Dandenong is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 and arriving at Benga Ave/Hemmings St via Liverpool, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Springvale Station/Springvale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Yarraman Station via Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Parramatta and Dandenong is 786 km. The road distance is 868.2 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Parramatta to Dandenong, including transfers.
Parramatta to Dandenong bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand B2.
Parramatta to Dandenong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Dandenong is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Domestic Airport Station, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Liverpool Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Dandenong bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Liverpool Station, Stand C.
Parramatta to Dandenong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Dandenong is 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Parramatta to Dandenong.
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