What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong is to train which costs $6 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Dandenong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at Yarraman Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Dandenong is 28 km. The road distance is 32.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

The train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong train from?

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Yarraman Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong is 32 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Dandenong?

There are 938+ hotels available in Dandenong.

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
49 min
$6
Line 907 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rdbus 901
2h 13m
$12
Drive 32.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenongcar 32.2 km
29 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Dandenongtaxi 32.2 km
29 min
$75–95

Melbourne Central Station to Dandenong by foot and train

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Distance: 28.3 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via Swanston St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 2h 13m.

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