What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Ballarat and Carrum Downs is 160 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Carrum Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $20 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Carrum Downs bus from?

Ballarat to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Carrum Downs train from?

Ballarat to Carrum Downs train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankston, which costs $86 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Ballarat to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Ballarat to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballarat to Carrum Downs train arrive?

Ballarat to Carrum Downs train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Carrum Downs is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Ballarat to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 635+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Carrum Downs by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
3h 5m
$21–24
Bus via Frankston
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
4h 38m
$86
Drive 152.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Carrum Downscar 152.9 km
1h 50m
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
4h 11m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
6h 1m
$58

Ballarat to Carrum Downs by train and bus

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston in around 4h 38m.

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