How to get from Melton to Frankston South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melton to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 784 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

139minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 784
784
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 784784
    Wait for bus
    784
    Osborne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
    ID 11260
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston South
    Walk to
    Frankston South
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Melton to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

143minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
    ID 11260
    1 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston South
    Walk to
    Frankston South
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton to Frankston South

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Frankston South, Melbourne is approximately 83.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton to Frankston South 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 Melton

Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
  • Melton Railway Station (Melton South)
  • Exford Rd/Staughton St (Melton South)

Public transport stations close to Frankston South, Melbourne

Frankston South is located at Frankston South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston South:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston South:

  • Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
  • Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
  • Grand View Gr/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Melton to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

143minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
    ID 11260
    1 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston South
    Walk to
    Frankston South
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 784.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Melton and Frankston South?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melton to Frankston South?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Frankston South in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melton to Frankston South by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melton in Melton South and Frankston South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melton to get to Frankston South?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melton and Frankston South?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Frankston South in Melbourne.

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

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

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