There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Thorpdale by bus, train, or car
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Line 901 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Frankston to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Trafalgar Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 30m$49–63Drive 117.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Frankston to Thorpdalecar 117.5 km
1h 25m$22–31Line 901 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Frankston to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwybus Traralgon
3h$42–67Train
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Trafalgar Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 58m$48–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Thorpdale is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Thorpdale is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Thorpdale station. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Thorpdale station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Trafalgar Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Frankston and Thorpdale is 124 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Thorpdale without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 2h 30m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Frankston to Thorpdale, including transfers.
Frankston to Thorpdale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Thorpdale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Thorpdale is to line 901 bus and bus which takes 3h and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Thorpdale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Frankston to Thorpdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankston Station to Thorpdale via Caulfield Station and Trafalgar Station in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Trafalgar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Caulfield Station to Trafalgar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- 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 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Frankston to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Thorpdale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Frankston to Thorpdale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Thorpdale is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Frankston to Thorpdale.
There are 39+ hotels available in Thorpdale.