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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train
    4h 37m
    $183–445

  2. Bus via Traralgon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus Traralgon
    12h
    $15–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $22–299

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus bus 901
    9h 54m
    $106–151

  5. Drive  686.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Carrum Downscar car 686.8 km
    7h 29m
    $148–214

Canberra to Carrum Downs by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Canberra to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 9h 54m.

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