What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Bentleigh East?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Bentleigh East. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Alexander St/Centre Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Bentleigh East?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Bentleigh East station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Bentleigh East?

The distance between Carlton and Bentleigh East is 18 km. The road distance is 17.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Bentleigh East without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 46 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Carlton to Bentleigh East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Bentleigh East bus from?

Carlton to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Faraday St/Lygon St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Bentleigh East train from?

Carlton to Bentleigh East train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.

Where does the Carlton to Bentleigh East bus arrive?

Carlton to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Carlton to Bentleigh East train arrive?

Carlton to Bentleigh East train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Bentleigh East?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Bentleigh East is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Carlton to Bentleigh East.

Where can I stay near Bentleigh East?

There are 5128+ hotels available in Bentleigh East.

Carlton to Bentleigh East - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 tram

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

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Line 1 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bentleigh Stationtrain Frankston
46 min
$12
Drive 17.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Bentleigh Eastcar 17.7 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 207 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 207
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus 903
2h 28m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Bentleigh Easttaxi 17.7 km
20 min
$45–55
Line 64 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68tram 64
1h 22m
$12

Carlton to Bentleigh East by tram and train

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Distance: 17.6 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Alexander St/Centre Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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