How to get from Frankston South to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Frankston South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 785 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Bus - 785
785
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 785785
    Wait for bus
    785
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 781, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Frankston South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 781 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Bus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Mornington Peninsula
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston South to Essendon

The distance between Frankston South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 54.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston South to Essendon 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 Frankston South

Frankston South is located at Frankston South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South).

Train stations close to Frankston South:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston South:

  • Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
  • Grand View Gr/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
  • Bembridge Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 781, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Frankston South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 781 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Bus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Mornington Peninsula
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Frankston South to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 785, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Frankston South to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 781, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Frankston South and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frankston South to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 785 bus line goes from Frankston station near Frankston South to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Frankston South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Frankston South to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 785 bus from the Frankston stop near Frankston South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frankston South and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Frankston South to Essendon?

    The ride from Frankston South to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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