There are 4 ways to get from South Yarra to Sassafras by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 53m$12Drive 37.7 km
cheapest- Drive from South Yarra to Sassafrascar 37.7 km
37 min$7–10Line 900 bus, line 693 bus
- Take the bus from Caulfield to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 693
2h 37m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Yarra to Sassafrastaxi 37.7 km
37 min$90–110
South Yarra to Sassafras by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Sassafras is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from South Yarra to Sassafras is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from South Yarra to Sassafras. However, there are services departing from Caulfield and arriving at The Crescent/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from South Yarra station to Sassafras station. However, there are services departing from South Yarra Station and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between South Yarra and Sassafras is 44 km. The road distance is 37.7 km.
The best way to get from South Yarra to Sassafras without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from South Yarra to Sassafras, including transfers.
South Yarra to Sassafras bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Caulfield station.
South Yarra to Sassafras train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from South Yarra to Sassafras is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 900 bus and line 693 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between South Yarra, VIC, Australia and Sassafras, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Yarra Station to The Crescent/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Caulfield Station, Caulfield, Oakleigh Station/Portman St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Richmond Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Caulfield to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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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More Questions & Answers
South Yarra to Sassafras bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.
South Yarra to Sassafras train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Upper Ferntree Gully Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Yarra to Sassafras is 38 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from South Yarra to Sassafras.
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