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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Rangesby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Ranges by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus City - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2h 24m
    $55–58

  2. Bus via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus bus 901
    3h 53m
    $12

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 41m
    $40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus bus 732
    3. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    3h 8m
    $34

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne (MEL) to Dandenong Rangesrideshare rideshare 59 km
    59 min

  6. Drive  59 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Rangescar car 59 km
    59 min
    $13–18

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 59 km
    59 min
    $130–170

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Ranges by bus and train

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 3h 8m.

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