What is the cheapest way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston?

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston?

The fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between St Kilda East and Frankston?

No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda East to Frankston. However, there are services departing from Inkerman St/Hotham St and arriving at Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy via Elsternwick Station/Horne St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between St Kilda East and Frankston?

No, there is no direct train from St Kilda East to Frankston station. However, there are services departing from Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd #41 and arriving at Frankston Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from St Kilda East to Frankston?

The distance between St Kilda East and Frankston is 36 km. The road distance is 34.6 km.

How do I travel from St Kilda East to Frankston without a car?

The best way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from St Kilda East to Frankston?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from St Kilda East to Frankston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Kilda East to Frankston bus from?

St Kilda East to Frankston bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where do I catch the St Kilda East to Frankston train from?

St Kilda East to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Caulfield Station.

Train or bus from St Kilda East to Frankston?

The best way to get from St Kilda East to Frankston is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the St Kilda East to Frankston bus arrive?

St Kilda East to Frankston bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy station.

Where does the St Kilda East to Frankston train arrive?

St Kilda East to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Frankston Station.

Can I drive from St Kilda East to Frankston?

Yes, the driving distance between St Kilda East to Frankston is 35 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from St Kilda East to Frankston.

Where can I stay near Frankston?

There are 594+ hotels available in Frankston.

St Kilda East to Frankston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St Kilda East to Frankston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
1h 7m
$11
Drive 34.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from St Kilda East to Frankstoncar 34.6 km
34 min
$7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwybus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2h 1m
$34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda East to Frankstontaxi 34.6 km
34 min
$80–100

St Kilda East to Frankston by tram and train

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Distance: 36 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between St Kilda East, VIC, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Caulfield Station to Frankston Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SkyBus operates a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 56 min.

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