There are 8 ways to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus City - Melbourne Airport
2h 17m$40Drive 58.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 58.9 km
59 min$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne-MEL58.9 km
59 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 58.9 km
59 min$130–170Line 688 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 688
- Take the train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
2h 26m$40Line 688 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 688
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
2h 49m$40Bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3h 30m$12Line 732 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
3h 35m$34
Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 61 km. The road distance is 58.9 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd station.
Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Croydon Station/Railway Ave.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 59 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3975+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, Box Hill Station, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Croydon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dandenong Ranges to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.