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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Cowes is to bus which costs $6 - $23 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Cowes is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Cowes?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Cowes?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Cowes is 47 km. The road distance is 99.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Carrum Downs to Cowes, including transfers.

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

Carrum Downs to Cowes bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Cowes bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Cowes bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St station.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Cowes?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Cowes is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Carrum Downs to Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Cowes.

Carrum Downs to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carrum Downs to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain Stony Point
2. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
3h 21m
$29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus Coach
3h 48m
$7–23
Drive 99.1 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Cowescar 99.1 km
1h 16m
$18–26

Carrum Downs to Cowes by bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.1 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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