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How to get fromSydney to Carrum Downsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Carrum Downs by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $161–494

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus bus 901
    13h 52m
    $75–310

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train Frankston
    12h 25m
    $92–247

  4. Drive  896.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Carrum Downscar car 896.4 km
    9h 40m
    $162–234

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $145–548

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $164–439

  7. Bus via Ringwood

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rdbus bus 901
    13h 59m
    $133–190

Sydney to Carrum Downs by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Station, Blackburn Station, and Blackburn Station/Railway Rd in around 13h 52m.

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