There are 4 ways to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd 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
1h 58m$12Drive 30.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Rangescar 30.5 km
36 min$6–8Train
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 25m$18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Rangestaxi 30.5 km
36 min$70–90
Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong (Station) station to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Dandenong Station/Foster St and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dandenong (Station) station to Dandenong Ranges station. However, there are services departing from Dandenong Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Dandenong (Station) and Dandenong Ranges is 37 km. The road distance is 30.5 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Dandenong Station.
The best way to get from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Dandenong (Station), VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd, Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dandenong 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 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Dandenong Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- 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
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd station.
Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges is 31 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Dandenong (Station) to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 825+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.