Getting around

The Lilydale and Belgrave lines are the two main metropolitan rail lines throughout Maroondah. 

Timetable information

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

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

• Ventura passenger services
  Phone: 9488 2100
• McKenzie tourist services
  Phone: 9853 6264
• For Telebus services in Croydon, Chirnside Park and Mooroolbark phone 9735 3133.

Companies servicing Maroondah are:

• Silver Top taxis
  Phone: 131 008
• 13 CABS
  Phone: 132 227

Taxi ranks are often situated at shopping precincts or railway stations such as Eastland and Ringwood Station.

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 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.

Phone 03 9879 6972 for more information.

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. 

Phone 1800 246 850 for more information.

Realm

Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway (opposite Ringwood Station).

Belgrave and Lilydale line trains and buses travel through Ringwood Station and Bus Interchange, only a 5 minute walk from the Ringwood Town Square.

Croydon Service Centre

Croydon Library, 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.

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
03 8623 2111 

enquiries@ptovic.com.au

Public Transport Ombudsman website