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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Donvale is to bus and line 271 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Donvale is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Donvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Donvale. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via Springvale Station/Springvale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Donvale?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Donvale station. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Mitcham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Donvale?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Donvale is 40 km. The road distance is 38.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Donvale without a car is to line 901 bus and line 902 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Carrum Downs to Donvale, including transfers.

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

Carrum Downs to Donvale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station.

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

Carrum Downs to Donvale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Kananook Station.

Train or bus from Carrum Downs to Donvale?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Donvale is to line 901 bus and line 902 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Donvale bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Donvale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Donvale train arrive?

Carrum Downs to Donvale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Donvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Donvale is 39 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Donvale.

Where can I stay near Donvale?

There are 5119+ hotels available in Donvale.

Carrum Downs to Donvale - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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

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Line 901 bus, line 902 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rdbus 902
1h 48m
$18
Bus, line 271 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Whitefriars College/Park Rdbus 271
2h 13m
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Mitcham Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2h 9m
$18
Drive 38.9 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Donvalecar 38.9 km
30 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Donvaletaxi 38.9 km
30 min
$90–110

Carrum Downs to Donvale by bus and train

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Distance: 39.8 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Dandenong Station, Springvale Station, and Springvale Station/Springvale Rd in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Hedge End Rd/Mitcham Rd via Kananook Station/Wells Rd, Kananook Station, Richmond Station, Mitcham Station, and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 2h 9m.

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