How to get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Bentleigh station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

213minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Bentleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from North Brighton station to South Yarra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

224minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from North Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Brighton
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brighton East to Smiths Beach

The distance between Brighton East, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 129.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton East to Smiths Beach 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 Brighton East

Brighton East is located at Brighton East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Balfour St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East).

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Balfour St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East)
  • Billson St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East)
  • Ward St/Centre Rd (Brighton East)

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach, Melbourne

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from North Brighton station to South Yarra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

224minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from North Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Brighton
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton East to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Brighton East and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brighton East to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Bentleigh station near Brighton East to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Brighton East to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brighton East and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brighton East to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Bentleigh station near Brighton East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brighton East and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Brighton East to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Brighton East to Smiths Beach costs A$16.00.

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