What is the cheapest way to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads is to train which costs $18 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads?

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 48m and costs $22 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Barwon Heads station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at South Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Frankston to Barwon Heads?

The distance between Frankston and Barwon Heads is 150 km.

How do I travel from Frankston to Barwon Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Barwon Heads train from?

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

Where does the Frankston to Barwon Heads train arrive?

Frankston to Barwon Heads train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Barwon Heads?

There are 1476+ hotels available in Barwon Heads.

Frankston to Barwon Heads - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Frankston to Barwon Heads by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
3h 34m
$18
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nepean Hwy/Playne St to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rdbus 788
2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
5h 28m
$28–38
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Frankston to Sorrentocar
2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
3. Drive from Queenscliff to Barwon Headscar
1h 48m
$23–40

Frankston to Barwon Heads by train and bus

176Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.3 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Frankston Station to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Southern Cross Station, South Geelong Station, and Lonsdale St/Moorabool St in around 3h 34m.

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