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

By bus and train

To get from Malvern to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Train - 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 Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    3 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 by bus and train via FRANKSTON, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Malvern to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

174minA$8.54
Train - 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 Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    3 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 Malvern to Smiths Beach

The distance between Malvern, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 124.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern 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 Malvern

Malvern is located at Malvern, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern).

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • Inkerman Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Wheatland Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern)
  • Wanda Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

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 FRANKSTON, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Malvern to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

174minA$8.54
Train - 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 Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    3 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 Malvern to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 164 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 Malvern to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 174 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 Malvern and Smiths Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Malvern to Smiths Beach?

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

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

    The total travel time between Malvern in Malvern and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Malvern to get to Smiths Beach?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Frankston station near Malvern in Malvern.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malvern and Smiths Beach?

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

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

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

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