Overview
Puffing Billy Railway departs from 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, offering a romantic vintage steam train journey through the dense eucalyptus forests of the Dandenong Ranges. An adult return ticket from Belgrave to Lakeside costs approximately AUD 61 on the official website, while the shorter Belgrave-Menzies Creek return is cheaper at around AUD 36. From central Melbourne, take the Belgrave line train to its terminus at Belgrave Station. All tickets must be booked online in advance. Details may change; please verify before visiting.
💰 Tickets
Adult Belgrave-Lakeside return approx. AUD 61 (online booking required).
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Runs daily (timetable varies seasonally, operating April to March the following year, except Christmas Day).
Travel Tips
Sitting by the window with your legs dangling out is Puffing Billy's signature photo pose, so don't miss it.
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