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

The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs is to line 691 bus and line 901 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Spring St/Selman Ave and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Stud Park SC/Stud Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Ferntree Gully and Carrum Downs is 38 km. The road distance is 31.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs without a car is to line 691 bus and line 901 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Spring St/Selman Ave station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs is to line 691 bus and line 901 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs is 32 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 633+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 691 bus

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

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Line 691 bus, line 901 bus
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1. Take the bus from Spring St/Selman Ave to Stud Park SC/Stud Rdbus 691
2. Take the bus from Stud Park SC/Stud Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
1h 30m
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Richmond Stationtrain Belgrave
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
2h 15m
$12
Drive 31.9 km
1. Drive from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downscar 31.9 km
23 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downstaxi 31.9 km
23 min
$75–95

Ferntree Gully to Carrum Downs by bus

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Distance: 37.7 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Spring St/Selman Ave to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Stud Park SC/Stud Rd in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Richmond Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 2h 15m.

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