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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Flindersby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Flinders by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train Stony Point
    3h 22m
    $50–66

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    2. Take the bus from Frankston to Wood St/Cook Stbus bus 782
    3h 54m
    $12

  3. Drive 88.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Flinderscar car 88.4 km
    1h 14m
    $16–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Flinderstaxi taxi 88.4 km
    1h 14m
    $200–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus bus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the bus from Frankston to Wood St/Cook Stbus bus 782
    5h 10m
    $46

Melbourne Central Station to Flinders by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Flinders, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Flinders via Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Stony Point Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melbourne Central Station to Wood St/Cook St via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, Elsternwick Station/Horne St, and Frankston in around 5h 10m.

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