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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $12 - $40 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Merimbula is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Park St via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Merimbula?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Merimbula is 530 km. The road distance is 552.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $12 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Carrum Downs to Merimbula, including transfers.

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

Carrum Downs to Merimbula bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Merimbula bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Merimbula bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Merimbula is 552 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Carrum Downs to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 320+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Carrum Downs to Merimbula - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carrum Downs to Merimbula by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MEL - MIM
5h 2m
$234–674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park St
11h 35m
$7–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park StCoach
10h 25m
$12–38
Drive 552.3 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Merimbula552.3 km
6h 31m
$107–154

Carrum Downs to Merimbula by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Park St via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 11h 35m.

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