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How to get fromSydney to Frankstonby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Frankston by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $152–346

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    12h 10m
    $73–249

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    12h 35m
    $101–290

  4. Drive 896.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Frankstoncar car 896.6 km
    9h 46m
    $162–233

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $128–296

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $137–364

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    15h 23m
    $170–256

Sydney to Frankston by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Frankston Station via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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