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

By bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

131minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to 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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Parliament station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 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 53.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Frankston by bus, 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:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

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:

  • Leawarra
  • Kananook
  • Frankston

Bus stations close to Frankston:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Parliament station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Frankston?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

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

    The 12 tram line goes from St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near East Melbourne to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus 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, train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 12 tram from the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) 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) stop, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from East Melbourne to Frankston?

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

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