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How to get from Melbourne to Cranbourne by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Cranbourne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
  • 6
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cranbourne
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. Next, take the 791 bus from Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) station to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 791
791
Walk to Cranbourne
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Cranbourne Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51330
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cranbourne
    Walk to
    Cranbourne
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Cranbourne

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Cranbourne, Melbourne is approximately 43.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Cranbourne by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Cranbourne, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Cranbourne
  • Merinda Park

Bus stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
  • Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
  • Bowen St/High St (Cranbourne)

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. Next, take the 791 bus from Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) station to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 791
791
Walk to Cranbourne
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Cranbourne Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51330
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cranbourne
    Walk to
    Cranbourne
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cranbourne?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne to Cranbourne?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 791.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cranbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Pakenham station near Melbourne to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caulfield station near Cranbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Cranbourne in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Pakenham station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to Cranbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne?

    The last train from Melbourne to Cranbourne in Melbourne is the Cranbourne - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Flinders Street station at 18:44.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Cranbourne?

    The ride from Melbourne to Cranbourne costs A$5.30.

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