What is the cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Alpine St/Station St via Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Ferntree Gully is 34 km. The road distance is 29.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully without a car is to line 901 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully is to line 901 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd station.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully is 30 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 860+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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

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Line 901 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rdbus 901
1h 37m
$12
Drive 29.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gullycar 29.9 km
27 min
$6–8
Train
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
2h 20m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gullytaxi 29.9 km
27 min
$70–90

Carrum Downs to Ferntree Gully by bus

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Distance: 33.7 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Scoresby Village SC/Stud Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Ferntree Gully Station via Kananook Station/Wells Rd, Kananook Station, and Richmond Station in around 2h 20m.

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