There are 5 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 693 bus, line 903 bus
best- Take the bus from Alpine St/Station St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 693
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Mentone Station/Como Pdebus 903
1h 21m$6Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Richmond Stationtrain Belgrave
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
1h 29m$5Drive 30.6 km
- Drive from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenhamcar 30.6 km
28 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenhamtaxi 30.6 km
28 min$70–90Line 691 bus, line 631 bus
- Take the bus from Spring St/Selman Ave to Waverley Gardens SC/Hansworth Stbus 691
- Take the bus from Waverley Gardens SC/Hansworth St to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen Stbus 631
2h 5m$6
Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Alpine St/Station St and arriving at Mentone Station/Como Pde via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Cheltenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Ferntree Gully and Cheltenham is 33 km. The road distance is 30.6 km.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham without a car is to line 693 bus and line 903 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Alpine St/Station St.
Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ferntree Gully Station.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham is to line 693 bus and line 903 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Cheltenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Alpine St/Station St to Mentone Station/Como Pde via Oakleigh Station/Portman St in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Cheltenham Station via Richmond Station in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Ferntree Gully Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
Train from Richmond Station to Cheltenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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 Alpine St/Station St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Mentone Station/Como Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Spring St/Selman Ave to Waverley Gardens SC/Hansworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Waverley Gardens SC/Hansworth St to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.
Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham is 31 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Ferntree Gully to Cheltenham.
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