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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Essendon is to bus via Mordialloc Station which costs $11 and takes 3h 36m.

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 52 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Frankston to Essendon?

The distance between Frankston and Essendon is 52 km. The road distance is 50.1 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 and line 59 tram which takes 1h 41m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Frankston to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Essendon bus from?

Frankston to Essendon bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Frankston to Essendon bus arrive?

Frankston to Essendon bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.

Where does the Frankston to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankston to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Essendon is 50 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Frankston to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5168+ hotels available in Essendon.

Frankston to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Frankston to Essendon by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 41m
$12
Drive 50.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frankston to Essendoncar 50.1 km
52 min
$9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rdbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
3h 10m
$28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Essendontaxi 50.1 km
52 min
$95–120
Bus via Mordialloc Station
1. Take the bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
3h 36m
$10

Frankston to Essendon by train and tram

685Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.3 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

SkyBus operates a bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd hourly. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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