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

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

329minA$18.04
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Frankston in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/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 5 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

353minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    270 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    73 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Frankston

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 354.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Frankston in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/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 5 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

353minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    270 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    73 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Frankston?

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 353 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Frankston in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Frankston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Frankston in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Frankston?

    The ride from Donald to Frankston costs A$18.04.

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