How to get from Frankston to Carlton by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Frankston to Carlton in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 5 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 5
5
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 1

To get from Frankston to Carlton in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 1
1
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston to Carlton

The distance between Frankston, Melbourne and Carlton, Melbourne is approximately 44.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston to Carlton by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Frankston

Frankston is located at Frankston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Leawarra
  • Frankston
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Playne St/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Public transport stations close to Carlton, Melbourne

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 1

To get from Frankston to Carlton in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 1
1
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Frankston to Carlton?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Frankston to Carlton?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Frankston and Carlton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Frankston to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Frankston to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near Carlton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Frankston to Carlton in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Frankston and Carlton in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Frankston to get to Carlton in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Frankston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Frankston and Carlton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Carlton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Frankston to Carlton?

    The ride from Frankston to Carlton costs A$5.30.

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