What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Dandenong Ranges National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Dandenong Ranges National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Dandenong Ranges National Park station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Boronia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The distance between Melbourne and Dandenong Ranges National Park is 38 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus from?

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park train from?

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 901 bus and line 755 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park train arrive?

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Boronia Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park is 40 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Where can I stay near Dandenong Ranges National Park?

There are 647+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Boronia Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 48m
$12
Drive 40.5 km
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1. Drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Parkcar 40.5 km
43 min
$8–11
Line 907 bus, line 901 bus, line 755 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 Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwybus 755
2h 47m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Parktaxi 40.5 km
43 min
$95–120

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 38.2 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges National Park, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Boronia Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Knox City Shopping Centre, and Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy in around 2h 47m.

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