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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Kananook Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Carlton to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Carlton and Carrum Downs is 47 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Carlton to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St station.

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

Carlton to Carrum Downs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Carlton to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Carlton to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Carlton to Carrum Downs train arrive?

Carlton to Carrum Downs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Kananook Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Carrum Downs is 42 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Carlton to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 635+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Carlton to Carrum Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, line 907 bus, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Carrum Downs by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
1h 41m
$18
Drive 42.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Carrum Downscar 42.4 km
39 min
$8–11
Line 907 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
2h 31m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Carrum Downstaxi 42.4 km
39 min
$100–120
Line 3 tram, train, line 901 bus
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Caulfieldtram 3
2. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
2h 6m
$18

Carlton to Carrum Downs by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 47.3 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 2h 31m.

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