What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Balnarring?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Balnarring. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Balnarring?

The distance between Melbourne and Balnarring is 75 km. The road distance is 72.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Balnarring without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Balnarring?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Melbourne to Balnarring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Balnarring bus from?

Melbourne to Balnarring bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Balnarring?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Balnarring bus arrive?

Melbourne to Balnarring bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Balnarring?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Balnarring is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Melbourne to Balnarring.

Where can I stay near Balnarring?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Balnarring.

Melbourne to Balnarring - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Balnarring 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 Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Bittern StationStony Point
2h 40m
$22–26
Drive 72.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Balnarring72.9 km
1h 1m
$15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
3h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Balnarring72.9 km
1h 1m
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to FrankstonFrankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
4h 37m

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Distance: 74.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Balnarring, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Balnarring via Frankston Station and Bittern Station in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 37m.

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