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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Carrum Downs is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Footscray to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Footscray and Carrum Downs is 52 km. The road distance is 46.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Footscray to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Footscray to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from County Court/Lonsdale St station.

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

Footscray to Carrum Downs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Footscray to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $18 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Footscray to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Footscray to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Footscray to Carrum Downs train arrive?

Footscray to Carrum Downs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Kananook Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Carrum Downs is 47 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Footscray to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 635+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Footscray to Carrum Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, line 907 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
1h 42m
$12
Drive 46.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Carrum Downscar 46.6 km
42 min
$9–13
Line 907 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
3h 11m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Carrum Downstaxi 46.6 km
42 min
$110–130

Footscray to Carrum Downs by train and bus

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.9 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 3h 11m.

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