What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton North and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton North and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richardson St/Lygon St #117 and arriving at RMIT University/Swanston St #7. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Carlton North and Melbourne Central Station is 3 km.

How long does it take to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station?

The line 1 tram from Richardson St/Lygon St #117 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7 takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Richardson St/Lygon St #117 station.

Where does the Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at RMIT University/Swanston St #7 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram

Q: How do I travel from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
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1. Take the tram from Richardson St/Lygon St #117 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7tram 1 / ...
16 min
$6
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 250 / ...
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 3.6 km
5 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Carlton North to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 3.2 km
38 min

Carlton North to Melbourne Central Station by tram and foot

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Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Carlton North, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Richardson St/Lygon St #117 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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