Puffing Billy is located in the Dandenong Ranges, only 40 kilometres or one hour east of Melbourne. Getting to us is easy on public transport, by car or as part of a day tour from Melbourne.
Travel by Public Transport
Catch the Belgrave line from Melbourne CBD to Belgrave Station, approximately a 70-minute journey. Follow the blue line painted on the platform, a short 2-minute walk to Puffing Billy's Belgrave Station.
PTV Notice: until Thursday 21 November
Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale lines
Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale line trains will run direct to and from Burnley Station, not via the City Loop, from 9:00 pm to last train Thursday 21 November, due to works. Glen Waverley Line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street Station, not via the City Loop.
Drive to Puffing Billy
Please select a station to see driving directions and car parking locations.
Day Tours
The railway offers a range of stand-alone experiences or is available through one of the excellent day tours operated seven days a week by;
These day tours package the railway with a number of the other major tourist attractions on the eastern side of Melbourne, including the world famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, Healesville Sanctuary or a selection from the many fine wineries of the Yarra Valley.