puffing billy

When planning your visit to Puffing Billy, we encourage you to utilise online resources such as this website as well as our Facebook and Twitter.

You can travel to Puffing Billy by either public transport, car or jump on an organised tour from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley.

We have included a selection of useful links on this site, including where to find accommodation in the Dandenong Ranges as well as other tourist attractions close to Puffing Billy.

If you would like to download a map of the Dandenong Ranges area click here (courtesy of Dandenong Ranges Tourism).

Emerald Lake Park is a wonderful destination for families, and daily Puffing Billy departures travel to Lakeside station situated in the park. A feature map as well as a walking map are available for more information about the park.

We would encourage you to use the links listed below for more information.

Location & directions by car

Puffing Billy's Belgrave Station is located only 40kms or one hour east of Melbourne by car. GPS coordinates, Google Maps of our stations as well as Melway Ref's are available for you on this site so that you can plan your trip.

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Public Transport

Traveling to Puffing Billy in Belgrave by public transport is easy! Jump on the Belgrave Train line from Melbourne CBD (70 mins). Upon arrival to Belgrave, follow the blue line painted on the platform to Puffing Billy.

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Day Tour Companies

A number of Day Tour Companies operate daily and transport tourists by coach from the Melbourne CBD to Puffing Billy Railway. Some of the major Day Tour Companies include AAT Kings, Australian Pacific Tours, Gray Line and Great Sights.

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Useful links

Plan how to get here, where to stay and which other nearby attractions to visit by exploring our useful links! These include sites of local interest, holiday planning, accommodation sites, day tour companies as well as Australian and Overseas Railways.

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Reviews & Updates

Read reviews on TripAdvisor from people who have already travelled with us, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive notifications and special offers! You can also sign up for our newsletters to receive regular updates from Puffing Billy.

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Walking Trails

Walking trails near Puffing Billy run from Upper Ferntree Gully to Belgrave and from Emerald to Cockatoo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Questions below are frequently asked by our passengers, and we trust you'll find the answer to some of your queries here. If your query is not listed, please contact our Customer Service Centre and they'll be able to assist.

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