What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Carlton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Carlton is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gardenia Rd/North Rd and arriving at A'Beckett St/Queen St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65 and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Brighton to Carlton?

The distance between Brighton and Carlton is 14 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

How do I travel from Brighton to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Carlton without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 35 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Carlton?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Brighton to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Carlton bus from?

Brighton to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Gardenia Rd/North Rd station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Carlton train from?

Brighton to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Brighton Station.

Where does the Brighton to Carlton bus arrive?

Brighton to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where does the Brighton to Carlton train arrive?

Brighton to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Carlton is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Brighton to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5316+ hotels available in Carlton.

Brighton to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, and line 605 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Carlton by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
35 min
$12
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Carltoncar 13.2 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen Stbus 605
59 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Carltontaxi 13.2 km
15 min
$35–45
Line 64 tram
1. Take the tram from Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 64
56 min
$6

Brighton to Carlton by train and tram

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Distance: 14.3 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Brighton, VIC, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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