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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne 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 7m
    $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 39m
    $12

  3. Drive 88.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Flinderscar car 88.1 km
    1h 14m
    $16–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Flinderstaxi taxi 88.1 km
    1h 14m
    $200–240

  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
    4h 55m
    $40

Melbourne to Flinders by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Flinders via Frankston Station and Stony Point Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Wood St/Cook St via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 55m.

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