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How to get fromMount Dandenong to Melbourneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 688 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 37m
    $12

  2. Drive 41.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Dandenong to Melbournecar car 41.4 km
    45 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 688 bus, line 907 bus

    1. Take the bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus bus 907
    1h 59m
    $18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Dandenong to Melbournetaxi taxi 41.4 km
    45 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 688 bus, train via Melbourne Central Station

    1. Take the bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 47m
    $12

Mount Dandenong to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, Mitcham Station, and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 1h 59m.

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