What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sorrento?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sorrento is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sorrento?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sorrento is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sorrento?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sorrento. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Webster St/St Pauls Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sorrento?

The distance between Melbourne and Sorrento is 95 km. The road distance is 96 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Sorrento without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sorrento without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sorrento?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Melbourne to Sorrento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sorrento bus from?

Melbourne to Sorrento bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where does the Melbourne to Sorrento bus arrive?

Melbourne to Sorrento bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sorrento?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sorrento is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Sorrento.

Where can I stay near Sorrento?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Sorrento.

Melbourne to Sorrento - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Sorrento by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Webster St/St Pauls Rdbus 788
3h 2m
$12
Drive 96 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sorrentocar 96 km
1h 21m
$17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Webster St/St Pauls Rdbus 788
4h 19m
$40

Melbourne to Sorrento by train and bus

230Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.3 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Webster St/St Pauls Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 19m.

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