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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Emerald is to line 901 bus and line 695 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Emerald is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Emerald?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Dandenong Market/Cleeland St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Emerald?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Emerald?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Emerald is 42 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Emerald without a car is to line 901 bus and line 695 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Carrum Downs to Emerald, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Carrum Downs to Emerald?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Emerald is to line 901 bus and line 695 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Emerald bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrum Downs to Emerald train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Emerald?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Emerald is 39 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Emerald.

Where can I stay near Emerald?

There are 455+ hotels available in Emerald.

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

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

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Line 901 bus, line 695 bus
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1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Market/Cleeland St to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rdbus 695
2h 23m
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 19m
$18
Drive 38.8 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Emeraldcar 38.8 km
33 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Emeraldtaxi 38.8 km
33 min
$90–110
Line 901 bus, line 693 bus
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rdbus 693
2h 37m
$12

Carrum Downs to Emerald by bus

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Distance: 41.7 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Dandenong Market/Cleeland St in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Kananook Station/Wells Rd, Kananook Station, Richmond Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 19m.

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