There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen Stbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
1h 47m$34Drive 42.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rdcar 42.7 km
41 min$8–11Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
2h 13m$18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd42.7 km
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rdtaxi 42.7 km
41 min$100–130
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd via Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Cheltenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd is 46 km. The road distance is 42.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Cheltenham Station, and Cheltenham in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
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
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd is 43 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd.
There are 5007+ hotels available in DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.