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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Doreen is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Doreen is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Grattan St/Rathdowne St and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Mernda Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Carlton to Doreen?

The distance between Carlton and Doreen is 36 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Carlton to Doreen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Doreen bus from?

Carlton to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Grattan St/Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Doreen train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Doreen?

The best way to get from Carlton to Doreen is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Carlton to Doreen bus arrive?

Carlton to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Carlton to Doreen train arrive?

Carlton to Doreen train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Doreen is 35 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carlton to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 326+ hotels available in Doreen.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 7m
$12
Drive 34.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Doreencar 34.9 km
37 min
$7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to La Trobe Universitybus 250
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
3. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
2h 25m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Doreentaxi 34.9 km
37 min
$80–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
1h 31m
$12

Carlton to Doreen by train and bus

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Distance: 36.2 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 25m.

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