There are 4 ways to get from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 5m$6Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Smith St/Victoria Pde to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 9m$6Drive 30.7 km
- Drive from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gullycar 30.7 km
28 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gullytaxi 30.7 km
28 min$75–95
Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Smith St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond Station station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Rod Laver Arena and Ferntree Gully is 34 km. The road distance is 30.7 km.
The best way to get from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $6.
The train from Richmond Station to Ferntree Gully Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Smith St/Victoria Pde station.
Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Ferntree Gully Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rod Laver Arena to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Smith St/Victoria Pde and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Richmond Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Smith St/Victoria Pde to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ferntree Gully Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully is 31 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Rod Laver Arena to Ferntree Gully.
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