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How to get fromAdelaide to Frankstonby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Frankston by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ADL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    4h 31m
    $134–369

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    13h 42m
    $24–70

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    12h 44m
    $149–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwybus bus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
    13h 9m
    $151–155

  5. Drive 763.3 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Frankstoncar car 763.3 km
    8h 44m
    $137–198

Adelaide to Frankston by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Frankston Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr in around 13h 9m.

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