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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach is to train and bus which costs $11 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Balnarring Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach. 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 Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Balnarring Beach is 76 km. The road distance is 75.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Balnarring Beach bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Balnarring Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Balnarring Beach is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach.

Where can I stay near Balnarring Beach?

There are 1592+ hotels available in Balnarring Beach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Balnarring Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Bittern Stationtrain Stony Point
2h 41m
$24–28
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
3h 19m
$10
Drive 75.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Balnarring Beachcar 75.1 km
1h 6m
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Balnarring Beachtaxi 75.1 km
1h 6m
$130–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
4h 37m
$27

Melbourne to Balnarring Beach by train and bus

73Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.1 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Balnarring Beach via Frankston Station and Bittern Station in around 2h 41m. 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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