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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Eltham is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Eltham is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Bolton St/Main Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Eltham?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Eltham is 63 km. The road distance is 48.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Eltham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $6.

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

The bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Bolton St/Main Rd takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Carrum Downs to Eltham?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Eltham is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Eltham bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bolton St/Main Rd station.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Eltham train arrive?

Carrum Downs to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Eltham is 49 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5100+ hotels available in Eltham.

Carrum Downs to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrum Downs to Eltham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Bolton St/Main Rdbus 901
2h 14m
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2h 28m
$18
Drive 48.6 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Elthamcar 48.6 km
45 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Elthamtaxi 48.6 km
45 min
$110–140

Carrum Downs to Eltham by bus

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Distance: 62.5 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Bolton St/Main Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd via Kananook Station/Wells Rd, Kananook Station, Parliament Station, Eltham Station, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 2h 28m.

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