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

By bus and train

To get from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 781, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 781 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus stationBus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Frankston South, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 70.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport 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 Frankston South

Frankston South is located at Frankston South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South).

Train stations close to Frankston South:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston South:

  • Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
  • Grand View Gr/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
  • Bembridge Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 781, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS

To get from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 781 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus stationBus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
Leaves from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 781, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frankston South to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Frankston South to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Frankston South and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Frankston South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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