How to get from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 791 bus from Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) station to Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 791
791
Walk to Cranbourne South
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Cranbourne Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)
    ID 21394
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranbourne South
    Walk to
    Cranbourne South
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, FRANKSTON and 791

To get from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 791 bus from Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) station to Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 791
791
Walk to Cranbourne South
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Cranbourne Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)
    ID 21394
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranbourne South
    Walk to
    Cranbourne South
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Cranbourne South, Melbourne is approximately 57.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South by bus and 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 Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Cranbourne South, Melbourne

Cranbourne South is located at Cranbourne South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South).

Bus stations close to Cranbourne South:

  • Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)
  • Woodlands Rd/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)
  • Pearcedale Rd/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, FRANKSTON and 791

To get from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 791 bus from Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) station to Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 791
791
Walk to Cranbourne South
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Cranbourne Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanhill Dr/Cranbourne-Frankston Rd (Cranbourne South)
    ID 21394
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranbourne South
    Walk to
    Cranbourne South
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 791.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 791.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The UPFIELD train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Cranbourne South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Cranbourne South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Cranbourne South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Cranbourne South costs A$5.30.

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