There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Lake Mountain by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lilydale Station to Lake Mountaintaxi
3h 48m$206–246Drive 137.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Frankston to Lake Mountaincar 137.7 km
2h 17m$25–36Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Frankston to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
- Take the taxi from Falls Rd/Pack Rd to Lake Mountaintaxi
4h 56m$71–91Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
- Take the taxi from Falls Rd/Pack Rd to Lake Mountaintaxi
5h 1m$77–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Lake Mountain is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Lake Mountain is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Frankston and Lake Mountain is 159 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Lake Mountain without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 48m and costs $200 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Frankston to Lake Mountain, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Lake Mountain is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Frankston to Lake Mountain.
There are 45+ hotels available in Lake Mountain.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Lake Mountain, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Frankston to Lake Mountain. However, you can take the train to Richmond Station, take the train to Lilydale Station, then take the taxi to Lake Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, take the bus to Falls Rd/Pack Rd, then take the taxi to Lake Mountain.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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 Richmond Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Frankston Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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 Richmond Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $65–240
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
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