There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
6h 12m$147–411Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
12h 54m$78–254Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to CampbellfieldMelbourne
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd902
14h 52m$105–109Drive 861.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria)861.4 km
9h 15m$168–242Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train, line 688 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
7h 51m$137–531Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)NTL - MEL
9h 16m$122–379Bus via Melbourne (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
15h 44m$159–333
Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to bus which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mt Dandenong (Victoria). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Sydney and Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is 785 km. The road distance is 861.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria), including transfers.
Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 52m.
Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Sydney to Mt Dandenong (Victoria).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mt Dandenong (Victoria), 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, you can take a bus from Central Station to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 14h 52m.
- 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
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- 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
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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 Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- 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 Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- 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
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