What is the cheapest way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

The cheapest way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Southbank to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southbank and Ferntree Gully?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Southbank and Ferntree Gully is 39 km. The road distance is 32 km.

How do I travel from Southbank to Ferntree Gully without a car?

The best way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Ferntree Gully Station takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Ferntree Gully bus from?

Southbank to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Ferntree Gully train from?

Southbank to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

The best way to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Southbank to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

Southbank to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Southbank to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

Southbank to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ferntree Gully Station.

Can I drive from Southbank to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Southbank to Ferntree Gully is 32 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Southbank to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 861+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Southbank to Ferntree Gully - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southbank to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 3m
$6
Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwybus 732
1h 53m
$6
Drive 32 km
1. Drive from Southbank to Ferntree Gullycar 32 km
29 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Ferntree Gullytaxi 32 km
29 min
$75–95

Southbank to Ferntree Gully by train

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Distance: 38.8 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Southbank, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Ferntree Gully Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 53m.

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