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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

    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 29m
    $40

  2. Drive 59 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dandenong Rangescar car 59 km
    58 min
    $11–16

  3. Bus, train, line 688 bus

    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
    3h 3m
    $40

  4. Bus, line 732 bus, line 688 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 44m
    $34

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Dandenong Rangesrideshare rideshare 59 km
    58 min

  6. Taxi

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

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus bus 901
    4h 20m
    $12

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

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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 44m.

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