There are 6 ways to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Clayton Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 22m$18Drive 30.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Clayton to Dandenong Rangescar 30.8 km
35 min$6–8Line 703 bus, train, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Blackburn Station/South Pdebus 703
- Take the train from Blackburn Station to Croydon Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 30m$18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clayton to Dandenong Rangestaxi 30.8 km
35 min$75–90Line 737 bus, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Monash University to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 737
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 38m$6Line 693 bus, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 693
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 50m$12
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to line 737 bus and line 688 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Monash University and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Clayton station to Dandenong Ranges station. However, there are services departing from Clayton Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Clayton and Dandenong Ranges is 56 km. The road distance is 30.8 km.
The best way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Monash University station.
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Clayton Station.
The best way to get from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can line 737 bus and line 688 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Clayton, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Clayton Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Town Hall Station, Flinders Street Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monash University to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Clayton Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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 Flinders Street Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Blackburn Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Blackburn Station/South Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Monash University to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Croydon Station/Railway Ave.
Clayton to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clayton to Dandenong Ranges is 31 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Clayton to Dandenong Ranges.
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