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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Orbost is to train and bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Orbost is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Orbost?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Orbost. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Frankston to Orbost?

The distance between Frankston and Orbost is 369 km. The road distance is 350.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankston to Orbost without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $16 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Frankston to Orbost, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Orbost bus from?

Frankston to Orbost bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Frankston to Orbost bus arrive?

Frankston to Orbost bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Frankston to Orbost?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Orbost is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Frankston to Orbost.

Where can I stay near Orbost?

There are 18+ hotels available in Orbost.

Frankston to Orbost - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Frankston to Orbost by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus Coach
7h 36m
$17–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus
8h 47m
$9–58
Drive 350.7 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Orbostcar 350.7 km
4h 10m
$63–91

Frankston to Orbost by bus and train

20Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.4 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Frankston to Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 47m.

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