There are 5 ways to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond StationFrankston
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon StationLilydale
2h 47m$10Line 901 bus, line 688 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankston to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd901
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Falls Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd688
2h 51m$9Drive 49.9 km
- Drive from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges49.9 km
47 min$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges49.9 km
47 min$120–150Line 901 bus, line 688 bus via Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Take the bus from Frankston to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd901
- Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd688
3h 24m$9
Frankston to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges is to line 901 bus and line 688 bus which costs $10 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Falls Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Frankston and Dandenong Ranges is 75 km. The road distance is 49.9 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $11.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Frankston to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and line 688 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 51m.
Frankston to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Dandenong Ranges is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Frankston to Dandenong Ranges.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Frankston Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Richmond Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankston to Falls Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd, Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 51m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Frankston to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Falls Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Frankston Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 3 9002 4021
- Website
- frankstontaxi24.com.au
Frankston Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9786 3322
- Website
- 131008.com
Frankston Dandenong Taxi
- Phone
- +61457060706
- Website
- frankstondandenongtaxis.com.au
13 Book Cabs
- Phone
- 1300619769
- Website
- 13bookcab.com.au
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