How to get from Frankston to St Kilda East by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Frankston to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Caulfield station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 16

To get from Frankston to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Malvern station. Next, take the 16 tram from 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20525
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston to St Kilda East

The distance between Frankston, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 36.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston to St Kilda East by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Frankston

Frankston is located at Frankston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Seaford
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Playne St/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 16

To get from Frankston to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston station to Malvern station. Next, take the 16 tram from 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20525
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Frankston to St Kilda East?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 3-3A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Frankston to St Kilda East?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Frankston and St Kilda East?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Frankston to St Kilda East?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Frankston in Frankston to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Caulfield station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Frankston to St Kilda East by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Frankston in Frankston and St Kilda East in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Frankston to get to St Kilda East?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Frankston in Frankston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Frankston and St Kilda East?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Frankston to St Kilda East?

    The ride from Frankston to St Kilda East costs A$5.30.

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