What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Kananook Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Carrum Downs is 49 km. The road distance is 39.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs bus from?

Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bay Street Shops/Bay St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs train from?

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

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs is to line 606 bus and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs is 40 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 633+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 901 bus
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
1h 44m
$18
Drive 39.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downscar 39.7 km
35 min
$8–11
Line 606 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Elsternwick Station/20 Horne Stbus 606
2. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2h 48m
$40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Carrum Downstaxi 39.7 km
35 min
$90–120
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
1h 50m
$18

Port Melbourne to Carrum Downs by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 48.6 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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