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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Carrum Downs is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Carrum Downs is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Belgrove St/Bell St and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Greensborough Station/Para Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Carrum Downs station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Kananook Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Preston to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Preston and Carrum Downs is 56 km. The road distance is 49 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Preston to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Preston to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Belgrove St/Bell St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Preston to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 514 bus and bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Preston to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Greensborough Plaza/Main St station.

Where does the Preston to Carrum Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Carrum Downs is 49 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Preston to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 636+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Preston to Carrum Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
1h 53m
$12
Drive 49 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Carrum Downscar 49 km
43 min
$9–13
Line 251 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain Frankston
2h 26m
$18
Line 514 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrove St/Bell St to Greensborough Plaza/Main Stbus 514
2. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus 901
3h 24m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Carrum Downstaxi 49 km
43 min
$110–140

Preston to Carrum Downs by train and bus

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.1 km
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belgrove St/Bell St to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Greensborough Plaza/Main St and Greensborough Station/Para Rd in around 3h 24m.

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