There are 7 ways to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 688 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 688
- Take the train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
2h 27m$40Drive 59 km
cheapest- Drive from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 59 km
58 min$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne-MEL59 km
58 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 59 km
58 min$130–170Line 688 bus, bus
- Take the bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 688
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
2h 50m$40Bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3h 31m$12Line 732 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
3h 33m$34
Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Mount Dandenong and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 68 km. The road distance is 59 km.
The best way to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to line 688 bus and train and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station.
Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Croydon Station/Railway Ave.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 59 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3997+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Mount Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, Box Hill Station, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mount Dandenong to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mount Dandenong and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









