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How to get from Melbourne to Frankston by bus and train?

From Melbourne to Frankston by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Springvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Edithvale 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
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 902
902
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Springvale
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale)
    ID 2009
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42763
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edithvale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne to Frankston by bus and train via PAKENHAM and 901

To get from Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Dandenong station. Next, 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
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
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Frankston

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 47.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Frankston 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

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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:

  • Kananook
  • Seaford
  • Frankston

Bus stations close to Frankston:

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

Alternative route from Melbourne to Frankston by bus and train via PAKENHAM and 901

To get from Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Dandenong station. Next, 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
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
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    40 min
  • 7
    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 Melbourne to Frankston?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 902, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Pakenham station near Melbourne to Springvale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Springvale station near Frankston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Springvale station, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melbourne to Frankston costs A$5.30.

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