How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South by bus, train and tram?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South by bus, train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
    ID 11260
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Frankston South
    Walk to
    Frankston South
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South by bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 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
    4 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Frankston South, Melbourne is approximately 46.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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)

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From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South by bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Walk to Frankston South
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 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
    4 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Frankston South 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 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Frankston South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Frankston South in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Frankston South in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Frankston South in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Frankston South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Frankston South costs A$5.30.

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