There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Dandenong by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 901 bus
best- Take the bus from Frankston to Cheltenham Rd/George Stbus 901
43 min$6Drive 22.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Frankston to Dandenongcar 22.5 km
17 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Yarraman Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
1h 17m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frankston to Dandenongtaxi 22.5 km
17 min$55–70
Frankston to Dandenong by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Dandenong is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Dandenong is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankston and arriving at Cheltenham Rd/George St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Yarraman Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Frankston and Dandenong is 22 km. The road distance is 22.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Dandenong without a car is to line 901 bus which takes 43 min and costs $6.
The line 901 bus from Frankston to Cheltenham Rd/George St takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Frankston to Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Dandenong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Dandenong is to line 901 bus which takes 43 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Frankston to Cheltenham Rd/George St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankston Station to Yarraman Station via Caulfield Station in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Caulfield Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Frankston to Cheltenham Rd/George St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
13 Book Cabs
- Phone
- 0435 984 197
- Website
- 13bookcab.com.au
Frankston Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9786 3322
- Website
- 131008.com
Frankston Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 3 9002 4021
- Website
- frankstontaxi24.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cheltenham Rd/George St station.
Frankston to Dandenong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Dandenong is 22 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Frankston to Dandenong.
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