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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Eltham is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Eltham is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Eltham?

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

How far is it from Carlton to Eltham?

The distance between Carlton and Eltham is 29 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Eltham bus from?

Carlton to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Faraday St/Lygon St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Eltham?

The best way to get from Carlton to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 207 bus and line 902 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Carlton to Eltham bus arrive?

Carlton to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Carlton to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Eltham?

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

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5106+ hotels available in Eltham.

Carlton to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 207 bus, and line 902 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 1m
$12
Drive 22.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Elthamcar 22.6 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 207 bus, line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 207
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 902
1h 12m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Elthamtaxi 22.6 km
23 min
$55–70

Carlton to Eltham by train and bus

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Distance: 29.2 km
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 1h 12m.

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