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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Carrum Downsby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carrum Downs by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus City - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train Frankston
    2h 4m
    $40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus bus 901
    4h
    $6

  3. Bus via Frankston

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus bus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
    2h 10m
    $34

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Carrum Downsrideshare rideshare 61.5 km
    56 min

  5. Drive 61.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carrum Downscar car 61.5 km
    56 min
    $11–16

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carrum Downstaxi taxi 61.5 km
    56 min
    $140–170

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train Frankston
    2h 31m
    $18

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carrum Downs by bus and train

Calendar500Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia?

SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 2h 31m.

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