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

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There are 6 ways to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Blackburn Station/South Pdebus bus 703
    2. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 7m
    $18

  2. Drive  30.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clayton to Dandenong Rangescar car 30.8 km
    35 min
    $6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Clayton Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Cranbourne / ...
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2h 17m
    $32–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clayton to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 30.8 km
    35 min
    $75–90

  5. Bus via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy

    1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus bus 693
    2. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 11m
    $12

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monash University to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 15m
    $12

Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by bus and train

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Clayton Station to Dandenong Ranges via Town Hall Station, Flinders Street Station, Croydon Station, Croydon Station/Railway Ave, and Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Myriong St/Clayton Rd to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Oakleigh Station/Johnson St, Oakleigh Station/Portman St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 11m.

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