How to get from Frankston South to Watsonia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Frankston South to Watsonia in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 781 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

133minA$5.30
Bus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Mornington Peninsula
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 785, FRANKSTON and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Frankston South to Watsonia in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 785 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Bus - 785
785
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 785785
    Wait for bus
    785
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston South to Watsonia

The distance between Frankston South, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 67.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston South to Watsonia 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 Frankston South

Frankston South is located at Frankston South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South).

Train stations close to Frankston South:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston South:

  • Plummer Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)
  • Grand View Gr/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
  • Bembridge Ave/Nepean Hwy (Frankston South)

Public transport stations close to Watsonia, Melbourne

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 785, FRANKSTON and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Frankston South to Watsonia in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 785 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Bus - 785
785
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Frankston South
  • 2
    Bus - 785785
    Wait for bus
    785
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Frankston South to Watsonia?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 781, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Frankston South to Watsonia?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 785, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Frankston South and Watsonia in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frankston South to Watsonia in Melbourne?

    The 781 bus line goes from Mornington Peninsula station near Frankston South to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Watsonia in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Frankston South to Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Frankston South and Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Frankston South to get to Watsonia in Melbourne?

    Get on the 781 bus from the Mornington Peninsula stop near Frankston South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frankston South and Watsonia in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station, which is closest to Watsonia in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Frankston South to Watsonia?

    The ride from Frankston South to Watsonia costs A$5.30.

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