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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs is to bus and train which costs $27 - $70 and takes 15h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Carrum Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Carrum Downs. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Carrum Downs?

The distance between Adelaide and Carrum Downs is 716 km. The road distance is 760.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $150 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs, including transfers.

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

Adelaide to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Carrum Downs?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $109 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Adelaide to Carrum Downs bus arrive?

Adelaide to Carrum Downs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Carrum Downs?

Carrum Downs is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 1:17 AM in Adelaide and 1:47 AM in Carrum Downs.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Carrum Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Carrum Downs is 761 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Adelaide to Carrum Downs.

Where can I stay near Carrum Downs?

There are 617+ hotels available in Carrum Downs.

Adelaide to Carrum Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Carrum Downs by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook Station
4h 45m
$144–394
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd901
15h 3m
$27–70
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kananook StationFrankston
12h 8m
$154–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd901
12h 46m
$105–109
Drive 760.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Carrum Downs760.6 km
8h 39m
$146–211

Adelaide to Carrum Downs by train and bus

2Weekly Services

12h 8mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.8 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, Kananook Station, and Kananook Station/Wells Rd in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 12h 46m.

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