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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Altona is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Altona is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Altona. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Rankin St/Blyth St via Leeds St/Paisley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Altona?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Altona station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Westona Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Altona?

The distance between Carlton and Altona is 18 km. The road distance is 19.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Altona without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Carlton to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Altona bus from?

Carlton to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Altona train from?

Carlton to Altona train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parkville Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Altona?

The best way to get from Carlton to Altona is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and line 412 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Carlton to Altona bus arrive?

Carlton to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Altona is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Carlton to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4951+ hotels available in Altona.

Carlton to Altona - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, and line 412 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee / ...
38 min
$5
Drive 19.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Altonacar 19.4 km
18 min
$4–5
Line 402 bus, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Rankin St/Blyth Stbus 411 / ...
1h 21m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Altonataxi 19.4 km
18 min
$50–60

Carlton to Altona by train

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Distance: 18.2 km
Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a train from Parkville Station to Westona Station via Footscray Station in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Rankin St/Blyth St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Leeds St/Paisley St in around 1h 21m.

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