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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Carrum Downs is to bus and train which costs $18 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Melton to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Melton and Carrum Downs is 86 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Melton to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Melton to Carrum Downs train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Where does the Melton to Carrum Downs train arrive?

Melton to Carrum Downs train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Carrum Downs is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Melton to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 656+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
2h 37m
$24
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
2h 44m
$18
Drive 81.6 km
1. Drive from Melton to Carrum Downscar 81.6 km
1h 5m
$18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Carrum Downstaxi 81.6 km
1h 5m
$180–230

Melton to Carrum Downs by bus and train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.7 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 2h 37m.

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