What is the cheapest way to get from Frankston to Balwyn?

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Balwyn is to line 901 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankston to Balwyn?

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Balwyn is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Balwyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Balwyn?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 via Parliament. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Frankston to Balwyn?

The distance between Frankston and Balwyn is 53 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.

How do I travel from Frankston to Balwyn without a car?

The best way to get from Frankston to Balwyn without a car is to train and line 109 tram which takes 1h 46m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Frankston to Balwyn?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Frankston to Balwyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Balwyn bus from?

Frankston to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Balwyn train from?

Frankston to Balwyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.

Where does the Frankston to Balwyn bus arrive?

Frankston to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Knox City Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Frankston to Balwyn train arrive?

Frankston to Balwyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Frankston to Balwyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Balwyn is 42 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Frankston to Balwyn.

Where can I stay near Balwyn?

There are 5272+ hotels available in Balwyn.

Frankston to Balwyn - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Balwyn by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 109 tram
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston / ...
2. Take the tram from Parliament to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47tram 109
1h 46m
$12
Line 901 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901
2. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
2h 59m
$6
Drive 42.4 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Balwyncar 42.4 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Balwyntaxi 42.4 km
38 min
$100–120

Frankston to Balwyn by train and tram

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1h 46mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Balwyn, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Frankston to Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 59m.

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