What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Black Rock?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Black Rock is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Black Rock?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Black Rock is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Black Rock. However, there are services departing from Grattan St/Rathdowne St and arriving at Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Black Rock station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Sandringham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Carlton to Black Rock?

The distance between Carlton and Black Rock is 23 km. The road distance is 21 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Black Rock without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Black Rock without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 1h 10m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Black Rock?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Carlton to Black Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Black Rock bus from?

Carlton to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grattan St/Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Black Rock train from?

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

Where does the Carlton to Black Rock bus arrive?

Carlton to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Carlton to Black Rock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Black Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Black Rock is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Carlton to Black Rock.

Where can I stay near Black Rock?

There are 5017+ hotels available in Black Rock.

Carlton to Black Rock - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Black Rock 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 Sandringham Stationtrain Sandringham
1h 10m
$18
Drive 21 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Black Rockcar 21 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 250 bus, line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
3. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 49m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Black Rocktaxi 21 km
23 min
$50–65
Line 16 tram, line 600 bus
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Luna Park/The Esplanade #138tram 16
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 33m
$12

Carlton to Black Rock by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 23.4 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Black Rock, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 49m.

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