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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Clayton is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Clayton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Clayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Clayton?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Clayton station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Clayton Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Clayton?

The distance between Carlton and Clayton is 21 km. The road distance is 22.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Clayton without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 42 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Carlton to Clayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Clayton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Clayton train from?

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

Where does the Carlton to Clayton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to Clayton train arrive?

Carlton to Clayton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at City Square/Swanston St #11 station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Clayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Clayton is 22 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Carlton to Clayton.

Where can I stay near Clayton?

There are 5172+ hotels available in Clayton.

Carlton to Clayton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, and line 302 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Clayton 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 City Square/Swanston St #11tram 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
42 min
$12
Drive 22.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Claytoncar 22.5 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 302 bus, line 733 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 Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rdbus 733
1h 51m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Claytontaxi 22.5 km
21 min
$55–70
Line 3 tram, line 900 bus
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Caulfieldtram 3
2. Take the bus from Caulfield to Clayton North Primary School/North Rdbus 900
1h 35m
$12

Carlton to Clayton by tram and train

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Distance: 20.9 km
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a bus from Exhibition St/Lonsdale St to Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 51m.

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