There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwybus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
1h 44m$5–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
1h 49m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Frankston61.7 km
1h 1mDrive 61.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankstoncar 61.7 km
1h 1m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankstontaxi 61.7 km
1h 1m$140–170Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2h 16m$12
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Frankston station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Frankston is 64 km. The road distance is 61.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $5 - $28.
The bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $5 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankston Station via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankston.
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