How to get from Melbourne Central to Skye by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Skye 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 901 bus from Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station to Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 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
    Kananook
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford)
    ID 10696
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    ID 2968
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, FRANKSTON and 901

To get from Melbourne Central to Skye in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 901 bus from Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station to Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kananook
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford)
    ID 10696
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    ID 2968
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Skye

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Skye, Melbourne is approximately 50.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Skye 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Skye, Melbourne

Skye is located at Skye, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thompsons Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs).

Bus stations close to Skye:

  • Thompsons Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, FRANKSTON and 901

To get from Melbourne Central to Skye in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 901 bus from Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station to Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kananook
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford)
    ID 10696
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Carrum Downs, Thompson Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd
    ID 2968
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Skye?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Skye?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Skye in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Skye in Melbourne?

    The UPFIELD train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Skye in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Skye in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Skye in Melbourne?

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Skye in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Skye in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Skye?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Skye costs A$5.30.

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