There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Dandenong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
1h 57m$18Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Stationtrain
2h 6m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
4h 50m$18Drive 68.8 km
- Drive from Melton to Dandenongcar 68.8 km
1h 2m$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Dandenongtaxi 68.8 km
1h 2m$160–190
Melton to Dandenong by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Dandenong is to bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Dandenong is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Hemmings St/Potter St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Yarraman Station via Footscray Station and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Melton and Dandenong is 69 km. The road distance is 68.8 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Melton to Dandenong, including transfers.
Melton to Dandenong bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Dandenong is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Yarraman Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Footscray Station, and Town Hall Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 6m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Melton Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Melton to Dandenong bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.
Melton to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Dandenong is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Melton to Dandenong.
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