The average bus between Frankston and Dandenong Ranges takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Frankston and Dandenong Ranges. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankston is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Dandenong Ranges at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Knox City Shopping Centre and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Frankston station and arriving at Dandenong Ranges station via Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Frankston to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd station.
The distance between Frankston and Dandenong Ranges is 40.6 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Frankston to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Knox City Shopping Centre and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 3h 16m.