There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 688 bus
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus 688
1h 27m$12Drive 37.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Dandenong Rangescar 37.8 km
40 min$7–10Line 907 bus, line 688 bus
- Take the bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 24m$18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Richmond to Dandenong Rangestaxi 37.8 km
40 min$90–110Train, line 688 bus via Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
2h 1m$12
Richmond to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Richmond and Dandenong Ranges is 35 km. The road distance is 37.8 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train and line 688 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Richmond to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde station.
Richmond to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Dandenong Ranges is 38 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Richmond to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 815+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.
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 24m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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