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How to get fromSouthern Cross (Station) to Dandenong Rangesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 688 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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 37m
    $12

  2. Drive 44.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Dandenong Rangescar car 44.5 km
    44 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 907 bus, line 688 bus

    1. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St 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 48m
    $18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Cross (Station) to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 44.5 km
    44 min
    $100–130

  5. Train, line 688 bus via Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    2h 11m
    $12

Southern Cross (Station) to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Southern Cross (Station) to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 48m.

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