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How to get fromWatsonia to Dandenong Rangesby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Watsonia to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watsonia Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Hurstbridge
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2h 35m
    $12

  2. Drive 39.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watsonia to Dandenong Rangescar car 39.8 km
    40 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train, line 688 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 43m
    $40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watsonia to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 39.8 km
    40 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus, line 732 bus, line 688 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus bus 732
    3. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    3h 13m
    $34

Watsonia to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Watsonia Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Flinders Street Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 3h 13m.

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