There are 4 ways to get from Maffra to Frankston by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankstonbus 901
3h 45m$15–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankstonbus 901
4h 19m$8–37Train
- Take the train from Sale Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
4h 58m$15–29Drive 198 km
- Drive from Maffra to Frankstoncar 198 km
2h 28m$35–51
Maffra to Frankston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maffra to Frankston is to bus and train which costs $14 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Maffra to Frankston is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Maffra to Frankston. However, there are services departing from Pearson St/Johnson St and arriving at Frankston via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Maffra station to Frankston station. However, there are services departing from Sale Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Maffra and Frankston is 211 km. The road distance is 198 km.
The best way to get from Maffra to Frankston without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Maffra to Frankston, including transfers.
Maffra to Frankston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pearson St/Johnson St station.
Maffra to Frankston train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale Station.
The best way to get from Maffra to Frankston is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $15 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Maffra, VIC, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Frankston Station via Sale Station/Pettit Dr, Sale Station, and Caulfield Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Frankston via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sale Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Caulfield Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Pearson St/Johnson St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
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More Questions & Answers
Maffra to Frankston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Maffra to Frankston train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Caulfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maffra to Frankston is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Maffra to Frankston.
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