How to get from Prahran to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

From Prahran to Smiths Beach by bus and train

To get from Prahran to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale 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 Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

184minA$8.54
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 Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Armadale
    1.2 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    220 m • 3 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
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Prahran to Smiths Beach by bus and train via FRANKSTON, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Prahran to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale station to Caulfield 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Armadale
    1.2 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Smiths Beach

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 126.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran 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 Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Alma Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda 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 from Prahran to Smiths Beach by bus and train via FRANKSTON, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Prahran to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale station to Caulfield 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Armadale
    1.2 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 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 Prahran to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Prahran 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 4 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Armadale station near Prahran to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Frankston station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Prahran and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Armadale station near Prahran in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Frankston stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Prahran to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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