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How to get from East Melbourne to Frankston by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 12 and FRANKSTON

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Frankston
The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 44.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Frankston 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
Public transport stations close to Frankston, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston
  • Kananook
  • Seaford

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Playne St/Young St (Frankston)
  • Chisholm Institute Of Tafe/Beach St (Frankston)

Alternative route by train and tram via 12 and FRANKSTON

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Frankston?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Frankston?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near East Melbourne to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Frankston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Frankston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between East Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from East Melbourne to Frankston?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Frankston costs A$5.30.

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