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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Donvale is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Donvale is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Donvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Donvale. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Whitefriars College/Park Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Donvale?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Donvale station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Nunawading Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Frankston to Donvale?

The distance between Frankston and Donvale is 61 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankston to Donvale without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Frankston to Donvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Donvale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Frankston to Donvale train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankston to Donvale?

The best way to get from Frankston to Donvale is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Frankston to Donvale bus arrive?

Frankston to Donvale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Where does the Frankston to Donvale train arrive?

Frankston to Donvale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Frankston to Donvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Donvale is 42 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Frankston to Donvale.

Where can I stay near Donvale?

There are 5126+ hotels available in Donvale.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Nunawading Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 55m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2h 27m
$6
Drive 41.8 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Donvalecar 41.8 km
36 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Donvaletaxi 41.8 km
36 min
$95–120

Frankston to Donvale by train and bus

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.8 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Frankston Station to Pinetree Ret Village/Springvale Rd via Richmond Station, Nunawading Station, and Nunawading Station/Station St in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Frankston to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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