What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sassafras?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sassafras is to line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sassafras?

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sassafras?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sassafras. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at The Crescent/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 37m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sassafras?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Sassafras 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 40m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sassafras?

The distance between Melbourne and Sassafras is 45 km. The road distance is 40.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Sassafras without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sassafras without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sassafras?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Melbourne to Sassafras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sassafras bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sassafras train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Sassafras?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sassafras is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sassafras bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Sassafras train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sassafras?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sassafras is 40 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Sassafras.

Where can I stay near Sassafras?

There are 740+ hotels available in Sassafras.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Sassafras 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 40m
$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 37m
$6
Drive 40.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sassafrascar 40.1 km
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Sassafrastaxi 40.1 km
44 min
$95–120

Melbourne to Sassafras by train and bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.1 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sassafras, 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 The Crescent/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 37m.

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