What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek is to line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ferny Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Ferny Creek. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Sherbrooke Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ferny Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Ferny Creek station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

The distance between Melbourne and Ferny Creek is 43 km. The road distance is 40.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Ferny Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ferny Creek bus from?

Melbourne to Ferny Creek bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ferny Creek train from?

Melbourne to Ferny Creek train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ferny Creek bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ferny Creek bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Melbourne to Ferny Creek train arrive?

Melbourne to Ferny Creek train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Upper Ferntree Gully Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ferny Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ferny Creek is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Melbourne to Ferny Creek.

Where can I stay near Ferny Creek?

There are 789+ hotels available in Ferny Creek.

Melbourne to Ferny Creek - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Ferny Creek by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 36m
$12
Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest
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 Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 36m
$6
Drive 40.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ferny Creekcar 40.1 km
39 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ferny Creektaxi 40.1 km
39 min
$95–120

Melbourne to Ferny Creek by train and bus

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.5 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ferny Creek, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Sherbrooke Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 36m.

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