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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Brighton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Brighton is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from A'Beckett St/Queen St and arriving at Gardenia Rd/North Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Brighton?

The distance between Carlton and Brighton is 14 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Brighton without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 40 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Carlton to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Brighton bus from?

Carlton to Brighton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Brighton train from?

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

Where does the Carlton to Brighton bus arrive?

Carlton to Brighton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gardenia Rd/North Rd station.

Where does the Carlton to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Brighton is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Carlton to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 5218+ hotels available in Brighton.

Carlton to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, and line 605 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Brighton 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 North Brighton Stationtrain Sandringham
40 min
$12
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Brightoncar 13.2 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Gardenia Rd/North Rdbus 605
57 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Brightontaxi 13.2 km
15 min
$35–45
Line 64 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65tram 64
54 min
$6

Carlton to Brighton by tram and train

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Distance: 14.3 km
Duration: 40 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Gardenia Rd/North Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min.

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