There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Frankston by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 901 bus
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong StationPakenham / ...
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston901
1h 22m$10–14Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield StationPakenham
- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Frankston StationFrankston
1h 49m$5–9Drive 38.8 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Frankston38.8 km
34 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Frankston38.8 km
34 min$95–120Bus, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dandenong Station/Foster StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston901
1h 31m$5–16
Pakenham to Frankston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to train which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Frankston. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Frankston via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Frankston station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Pakenham and Frankston is 49 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Pakenham to Frankston, including transfers.
Pakenham to Frankston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Pakenham to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Frankston is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 901 bus, which costs $5 - $16 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Frankston, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Frankston Station via Caulfield Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Frankston via Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Pakenham Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Caulfield Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
Train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Frankston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Pakenham to Frankston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Frankston is 39 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Pakenham to Frankston.
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