There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Nhill by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Nhill Stationtrain The Overland
7h 58m$96–236Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/Western Hwybus Coach
9h 2m$12–46Drive 408.1 km
- Drive from Frankston to Nhillcar 408.1 km
4h 56m$74–107Bus
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Nhillbus
9h 16m$83–180
Frankston to Nhill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Nhill is to train and bus which costs $11 - $50 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Nhill is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Nhill. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Nhill via Melbourne Airport and Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Nhill station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Nhill Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Frankston and Nhill is 479 km. The road distance is 408.1 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Nhill without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Frankston to Nhill, including transfers.
Frankston to Nhill bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Nhill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Nhill is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Nhill, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Frankston Station to Nhill Station via Southern Cross Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankston to Nhill via Melbourne Airport and Ballarat in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Nhill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $90–110
- Red Standard Everyday
- $110–140
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $150–190
- Red Premium Everyday
- $190–230
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ballarat to Nhill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Nhill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Nhill bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Frankston to Nhill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Nhill is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Frankston to Nhill.
There are five+ hotels available in Nhill.



















