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How to get fromRichmond to Dandenong Rangesby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, bus via Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus bus 688
    1h 23m
    $26–30

  2. Drive  37.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Dandenong Rangescar car 37.8 km
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 1m
    $18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 37.8 km
    40 min
    $90–110

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    1h 39m
    $12

  6. Line 75 tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75tram tram 75
    2. Take the bus from Vermont South Tram Terminus/Burwood Hwy to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus bus 732
    3. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 24m
    $18

Richmond to Dandenong Ranges by bus and train

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 1m.

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