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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Research is to bus and line 364 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Research is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Research?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston station to Research. However, there are services departing from Chelsea Station/Station St and arriving at 19 Research-Warrandyte Rd via Eltham Station/Main Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Research?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Research station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Frankston to Research?

The distance between Frankston and Research is 73 km. The road distance is 57.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankston to Research without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Frankston to Research, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Research bus from?

Frankston to Research bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Chelsea Station/Station St.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Research train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankston to Research?

The best way to get from Frankston to Research is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Frankston to Research bus arrive?

Frankston to Research bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Eltham Station/Main Rd.

Where does the Frankston to Research train arrive?

Frankston to Research train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Frankston to Research?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Research is 58 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Frankston to Research.

Where can I stay near Research?

There are 4498+ hotels available in Research.

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankston to Research by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston / ...
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2h 44m
$12
Bus, line 364 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rdbus 364
3h 23m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chelsea Station/Station St to Eltham Station/Main Rdbus 902
3h 6m
$12
Drive 57.8 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Researchcar 57.8 km
48 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Researchtaxi 57.8 km
48 min
$130–160

Frankston to Research by train and bus

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.9 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Frankston Station to Brenda Rd/Research-Warrandyte Rd via Parliament Station, Eltham Station, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Chelsea Station/Station St to Eltham Station/Main Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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