There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 28m$21–24Bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
5h 48m$86Drive 151.3 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria)car 151.3 km
1h 58m$27–39
Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria). However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Ballarat and Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is 153 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria), including transfers.
Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 732 bus, which costs $86 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Mt Dandenong (Victoria), VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria) is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ballarat to Mt Dandenong (Victoria).
There are 819+ hotels available in Mt Dandenong (Victoria).