What is the cheapest way to get from Frankston to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Essendon is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankston to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Essendon is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Frankston to Essendon?

The distance between Frankston and Essendon is 52 km. The road distance is 50 km.

How do I travel from Frankston to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Frankston to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Frankston to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Frankston to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankston to Essendon?

The best way to get from Frankston to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Frankston to Essendon train arrive?

Frankston to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Frankston to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Essendon is 50 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Frankston to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5167+ hotels available in Essendon.

Frankston to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Essendon by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 32m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
3h 36m
$10
Drive 50 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Essendoncar 50 km
51 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Essendontaxi 50 km
51 min
$95–120

Frankston to Essendon by train

534Weekly Trains

1h 32mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.1 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Frankston Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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