There are 3 ways to get from Frankston to Paynesville by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 28m$18–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
7h 39m$10–46Drive 273.5 km
- Drive from Frankston to Paynesvillecar 273.5 km
3h 14m$49–70
Frankston to Paynesville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Paynesville is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Paynesville is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Paynesville. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at King St/Paynesville Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Paynesville station. However, there are services departing from Dandenong Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Frankston and Paynesville is 282 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Paynesville without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Frankston to Paynesville, including transfers.
Frankston to Paynesville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Frankston to Paynesville train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Dandenong Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Paynesville is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $50 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Paynesville, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankston to King St/Paynesville Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Paynesville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Frankston to Paynesville train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Paynesville is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Frankston to Paynesville.
There are 323+ hotels available in Paynesville.