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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Carrum Downs is to bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Essendon to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Essendon and Carrum Downs is 56 km. The road distance is 50.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Essendon to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Essendon to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Essendon to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Essendon to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Essendon to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Essendon to Carrum Downs train arrive?

Essendon to Carrum Downs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Carrum Downs is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Essendon to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 634+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
1h 44m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
3h 38m
$6
Drive 50.1 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Carrum Downscar 50.1 km
47 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Carrum Downstaxi 50.1 km
47 min
$110–140

Essendon to Carrum Downs by train and bus

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Distance: 55.9 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Knox City Shopping Centre in around 3h 38m.

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