The fastest way from Melbourne Central to Dandenong takes about 64 min, on line Pakenham, Sunbury, Cranbourne, with no transfers; walking adds about 22 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Pakenham towards East Pakenham Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Dandenong Station — 15 stops, 42 min ride.
- Line Sunbury towards Town Hall Station: board at State Library Station, alight at Town Hall Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Cranbourne towards Cranbourne Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Dandenong Station — 15 stops, 43 min ride.
- Line 802 towards Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd: board at Dandenong Station/Foster St, alight at Langhorne Pl/Langhorne St — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Dandenong
The multicultural south-eastern centre, with Dandenong Market and a busy rail hub.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Central to Dandenong?
A typical trip takes about 64 minutes, of which roughly 22 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Central to Dandenong?
There is a direct connection — line Pakenham, no transfers.
From Melbourne Central onward
