How to get from Carrum to Dunkeld by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carrum to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

280minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Carrum to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

312minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carrum to Dunkeld

The distance between Carrum, Melbourne and Dunkeld, Melbourne is approximately 297.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum to Dunkeld by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carrum

Carrum is located at Carrum, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum).

Train stations close to Carrum:

  • Chelsea
  • Edithvale
  • Bonbeach

Bus stations close to Carrum:

  • Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum)
  • Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
  • Station St/Mernda Ave (Bonbeach)

Public transport stations close to Dunkeld, Melbourne

Dunkeld is located at Dunkeld, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld).

Bus stations close to Dunkeld:

  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Carrum to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

312minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carrum to Dunkeld?

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carrum to Dunkeld?

    The alternative route takes 312 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Carrum and Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carrum to Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Carrum to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Dunkeld in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Carrum to Dunkeld in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carrum and Dunkeld in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carrum to get to Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Carrum in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carrum and Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Dunkeld in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Carrum to Dunkeld?

    The ride from Carrum to Dunkeld costs A$13.84.

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