Transport Services

The following information provides a point of reference for transport services in Maroondah and is intended as a guide only.

Train services

Metro Trains operates two main metropolitan rail lines throughout Maroondah – the Lilydale and Belgrave lines.

Information on timetables

  • Public Transport Victoria (PTV) (a guide to public transport in Melbourne and Victoria)
    1800 800 007
  • Older residents with a hearing or speech impairment (TTY)
    133 677 
  • V/Line passenger information - country rail travel
    1800 800 007

www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Bus services

Public Transport Victoria transport services in Maroondah

  • Wheelchair accessible low floor bus services are identified on the bus timetable

Bus rountes operating in Maroondah and to neighbouring areas are provided by the following companies:

  • Ventura Passenger Services
    9488 2100 (mobile site)
  • McKenzie Tourist Services
    9853 6264
  • Airport Bus Eastside runs a service between the airport and designated stops throughout Maroondah. Bookings and pre-payment are required.
    9729 7622

For Telebus services in Croydon, Chirnside Park and Mooroolbark call 9735 3133.

Taxi services

Taxi ranks are often situated at shopping precincts or railway stations. Companies servicing Maroondah are:

  • Silver Top Taxis 131 008
  • 13 CABS 132 227

For the elderly or those with a disability

When booking a taxi, request a driver who is known to demonstrate courtesy, and a willingness to assist if movement in and out of the vehicle is difficult.

Residents with a permanent or severe disability who cannot access public transport by themselves may seek membership to the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program, which offers concessional taxi travel. Apply through the Victorian Taxi Directorate on 1800 638 802.

Community transport

Community transport services are provided by various organisations to complement gaps in existing transport systems.

Eastern Transport Register

The Eastern Transport Register is a vehicle sharing register that operates across the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. It offers transport options for the elderly, as well as people with disabilities and their carers.  9879 6972

Red Cross Patient Transport Service

The Red Cross Patient Transport Service is a service for people who are isolated and have limited transport options to attend essential medical appointments.  1800 246 850

Public transport to Council Service Centres

City Offices Service Centre

Braeside Ave, Ringwood

  • Rail 
    Ringwood East Station, on the Lilydale Line, is about a 12 minute walk from Braeside Ave.
  • Bus services with stops within 3 minutes walk
    670 Ringwood to Lilydale

Eastland Service Centre

Level 2, Eastland, Ringwood

  • Belgrave and Lilydale line trains and buses travel through Ringwood Station and Bus Interchange, which is only a 5 minute walk from the Eastland Service Centre.

Civic Square Service Centre

Civic Square, Croydon

  • Rail
    Croydon Station, on the Lilydale line, is about a 10 minute walk to Civic Square.
  • Bus services with stops within 4 minutes walk
    688 Croydon to Olinda
    690 Croydon to Boronia
    737 Croydon to Monash University

    A number of bus services stop at the Croydon Bus Interchange located either side of Croydon Station.

Public Transport Ombudsman

The Public Transport Ombudsman (PTO) Ltd is a free, confidential and impartial alternative dispute resolution scheme available to people who use or are affected by public passenger transport services, or related activities of public transport in Victoria.

Public Transport Ombudsman

PO Box 538, Collins Street West, Melbourne 8007
Freecall 1800 466 865
8623 2111 

enquiries@ptovic.com.au
www.ptovic.com.au

 

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