What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Blackburn South?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Blackburn South. However, there are services departing from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Blackburn South?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Blackburn South station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Blackburn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Blackburn South?

The distance between Carlton and Blackburn South is 21 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Blackburn South without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Blackburn South?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Carlton to Blackburn South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Blackburn South bus from?

Carlton to Blackburn South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Blackburn South train from?

Carlton to Blackburn South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Blackburn South?

The best way to get from Carlton to Blackburn South is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 735 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Carlton to Blackburn South bus arrive?

Carlton to Blackburn South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Carlton to Blackburn South train arrive?

Carlton to Blackburn South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Blackburn Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Blackburn South?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Blackburn South is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Carlton to Blackburn South.

Where can I stay near Blackburn South?

There are 5237+ hotels available in Blackburn South.

Carlton to Blackburn South - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
47 min
$12
Drive 18.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Blackburn Southcar 18.5 km
22 min
$4–5
Line 302 bus, line 735 bus
1. Take the bus from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Samuel Rd/Fulton Rdbus 735
1h 31m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Blackburn Southtaxi 18.5 km
22 min
$45–60
Line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68tram 75
1h 14m
$12

Carlton to Blackburn South by train and bus

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Distance: 20.5 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Blackburn South, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Blackburn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St to Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 31m.

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