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

By train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Frankston

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 46.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port 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:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

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

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between South 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 30 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Frankston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Frankston in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Frankston in Melbourne is Frankston - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:40.

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

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

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