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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston South is to bus and line 841 bus and line 791 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston South is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Frankston South?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Frankston South. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Frankston-Flinders Rd/Golf Links Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Frankston South?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Frankston South station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Frankston South?

The distance between Pakenham and Frankston South is 53 km. The road distance is 41.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston South without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Pakenham to Frankston South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Frankston South bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Frankston South train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Frankston South?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston South is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 841 bus and line 791 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Pakenham to Frankston South bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pakenham to Frankston South train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Frankston South?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Frankston South is 41 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Pakenham to Frankston South.

Where can I stay near Frankston South?

There are 624+ hotels available in Frankston South.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Frankston South 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 51m
$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 56m
$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
2h 20m
$12–17
Drive 41.3 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Frankston Southcar 41.3 km
35 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Frankston Southtaxi 41.3 km
35 min
$100–130

Pakenham to Frankston South by train and bus

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.6 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Frankston-Flinders Rd/Golf Links Rd via Caulfield Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Frankston-Flinders Rd/Golf Links Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St, and Frankston in around 2h 56m.

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