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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    4h 27m
    $157–369

  2. Bus, train via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $21–282

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    9h 19m
    $109–222

  4. Drive 686.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Frankstoncar car 686.9 km
    7h 35m
    $124–179

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwybus bus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
    10h 49m
    $145–202

Canberra to Frankston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr in around 10h 49m.

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