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How to get fromSydney to Dandenong Rangesby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $168–442

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    12h 53m
    $79–255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    14h 38m
    $118–194

  4. Drive 861.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Dandenong Rangescar car 861.9 km
    9h 20m
    $159–230

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $153–532

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    9h 16m
    $133–390

  7. Bus via Reservoir

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus bus 902
    14h 46m
    $107–111

Sydney to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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