How to get from Carrum Downs to Lalor by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carrum Downs to Lalor in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carrum Downs
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford)
    ID 18866
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kananook
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 901 and MERNDA

To get from Carrum Downs to Lalor in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from South Morang station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

153minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
    ID 2963
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46393
    138 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Morang
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carrum Downs to Lalor

The distance between Carrum Downs, Melbourne and Lalor, Melbourne is approximately 69.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum Downs to Lalor 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 Downs

Carrum Downs is located at Carrum Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wedge Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs).

Bus stations close to Carrum Downs:

  • Wedge Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Queen Beatrix Dr/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Luscombe Ave/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Public transport stations close to Lalor, Melbourne

Lalor is located at Lalor, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor).

Train stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor
  • Thomastown
  • Epping

Bus stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/High St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/Kingsway Dr (Lalor)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 901 and MERNDA

To get from Carrum Downs to Lalor in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from South Morang station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

153minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
    ID 2963
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46393
    138 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Morang
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Lalor?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carrum Downs to Lalor?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Lalor in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carrum Downs to Lalor in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Frankston station near Carrum Downs to Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station near Lalor in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carrum Downs and Lalor in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carrum Downs to get to Lalor in Melbourne?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Frankston stop near Carrum Downs in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carrum Downs and Lalor in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station, which is closest to Lalor in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carrum Downs to Lalor?

    The ride from Carrum Downs to Lalor costs A$5.30.

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