What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Fraser Rd/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Dandenong is 45 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong without a car is to train and line 688 bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Dandenong bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Dandenong bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Dandenong is 41 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Mount Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Mount Dandenong?

There are 782+ hotels available in Mount Dandenong.

Melbourne to Mount Dandenong - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 688 bus

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

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Train, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Fraser Rd/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 7m
$12
Drive 41.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Dandenongcar 41.2 km
44 min
$8–11
Line 907 bus, line 688 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Fraser Rd/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 34m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Dandenongtaxi 41.2 km
44 min
$95–120

Melbourne to Mount Dandenong by train and bus

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.3 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Fraser Rd/Ridge Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 34m.

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