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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Carrum Downs is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 1h and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda station to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Greensborough Station/Para Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Carrum Downs?

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

How far is it from Mernda to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Mernda and Carrum Downs is 77 km. The road distance is 65.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Mernda to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Mernda to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Greensborough Station/Para Rd.

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

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Mernda to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Mernda to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Mernda to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Carrum Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Carrum Downs is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Mernda to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 633+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
2h 15m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
3h 3m
$12
Drive 65.9 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Carrum Downscar 65.9 km
1h
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Carrum Downstaxi 65.9 km
1h
$150–190

Mernda to Carrum Downs by train and bus

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.8 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 30 minutes.

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