What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to bus and line 841 bus and line 791 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston?

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Frankston?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Frankston. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Frankston via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr and Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Frankston?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Frankston station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Frankston?

The distance between Pakenham and Frankston is 49 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Frankston without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Frankston?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Pakenham to Frankston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Frankston bus from?

Pakenham to Frankston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Frankston train from?

Pakenham to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Frankston?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 841 bus and line 791 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Pakenham to Frankston bus arrive?

Pakenham to Frankston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.

Where does the Pakenham to Frankston train arrive?

Pakenham to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Frankston?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Frankston is 39 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Pakenham to Frankston.

Where can I stay near Frankston?

There are 594+ hotels available in Frankston.

Pakenham to Frankston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 901 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Frankston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 901 bus
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankstonbus 901
1h 23m
$12–17
Bus, line 841 bus, line 791 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 926
2. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall Stbus 841 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Frankstonbus 791
2h 27m
$3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
1h 51m
$6–11
Drive 38.8 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Frankstoncar 38.8 km
34 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Frankstontaxi 38.8 km
34 min
$95–120

Pakenham to Frankston by train and bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Frankston Station via Caulfield Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Frankston via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr and Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St in around 2h 27m.

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