What is the cheapest way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale is to train via Pakenham which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Carnegie and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnegie station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr and arriving at Bairnsdale via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Carnegie and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Carnegie station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Carnegie Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Clayton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Carnegie and Bairnsdale is 261 km. The road distance is 267 km.

How do I travel from Carnegie to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnegie to Bairnsdale bus from?

Carnegie to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr.

Where do I catch the Carnegie to Bairnsdale train from?

Carnegie to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Clayton Station.

Train or bus from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Carnegie to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Carnegie to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Carnegie to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Carnegie to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.

Can I drive from Carnegie to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnegie to Bairnsdale is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Carnegie to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carnegie to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 36m
$16–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
5h 51m
$8–42
Drive 267 km
1. Drive from Carnegie to Bairnsdalecar 267 km
3h 7m
$48–69
Train via Pakenham
1. Take the train from Carnegie Station to East Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from East Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 50m
$14–20

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Distance: 261.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Carnegie, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnegie Station to Bairnsdale via Caulfield Station, Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 51m.

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