What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona station to Caroline Springs. However, there are services departing from Altona Station/Railway St South and arriving at Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Caroline Springs station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Caroline Springs Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Altona to Caroline Springs?

The distance between Altona and Caroline Springs is 24 km. The road distance is 19 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Caroline Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs without a car is to line 903 bus and line 456 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Altona to Caroline Springs?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Altona to Caroline Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Caroline Springs bus from?

Altona to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Where do I catch the Altona to Caroline Springs train from?

Altona to Caroline Springs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Westona Station.

Train or bus from Altona to Caroline Springs?

The best way to get from Altona to Caroline Springs is to line 903 bus and line 456 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Altona to Caroline Springs bus arrive?

Altona to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Altona to Caroline Springs train arrive?

Altona to Caroline Springs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Caroline Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Caroline Springs is 19 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Altona to Caroline Springs.

Where can I stay near Caroline Springs?

There are 4230+ hotels available in Caroline Springs.

Altona to Caroline Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Altona to Caroline Springs by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 903 bus, line 456 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus 456
1h 18m
$6
Drive 19 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altona to Caroline Springscar 19 km
16 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Westona Station to Footscray Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 20m
$18–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Caroline Springstaxi 19 km
16 min
$45–60

Altona to Caroline Springs by bus

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Distance: 24.3 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Altona, VIC, Australia and Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westona Station to The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd via Footscray Station, Caroline Springs Station, and Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 1h 20m.

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