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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully is to train which costs $6 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Ferntree Gully?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Ferntree Gully is 36 km. The road distance is 33.1 km.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully Station takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ferntree Gully Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully is 33 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 863+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
56 min
$6
Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwybus 732
1h 58m
$6
Drive 33.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gullycar 33.1 km
31 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gullytaxi 33.1 km
31 min
$80–95

Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully by train

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Distance: 35.6 km
Duration: 56 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Swanston St/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 58m.

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