There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
2h 28m$20–23Drive 74.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melton to Ferntree Gullycar 74.1 km
59 min$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
4h 59m$18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Ferntree Gullytaxi 74.1 km
59 min$170–210
Melton to Ferntree Gully by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Alpine St/Station St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Melton and Ferntree Gully is 76 km. The road distance is 74.1 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Melton to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Ferntree Gully Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 28m. 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 Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.
Melton to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Ferntree Gully is 74 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Melton to Ferntree Gully.
There are 858+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.





