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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Epping is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Epping is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Epping?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Grattan St/Rathdowne St and arriving at Epping Station/Cooper St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Epping?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Epping Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Epping?

The distance between Carlton and Epping is 22 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Epping without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Epping bus from?

Carlton to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grattan St/Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Epping train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Epping?

The best way to get from Carlton to Epping is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 556 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Carlton to Epping bus arrive?

Carlton to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Carlton to Epping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Epping?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Epping is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Carlton to Epping.

Where can I stay near Epping?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Epping.

Carlton to Epping - 4 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, and line 556 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Stationtrain Mernda
41 min
$6
Drive 19.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Eppingcar 19.7 km
22 min
$4–6
Line 251 bus, line 556 bus
1. Take the bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Epping Station/Cooper Stbus 556
1h 38m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Eppingtaxi 19.7 km
22 min
$50–60

Carlton to Epping by train

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Distance: 22.4 km
Duration: 41 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Epping Station/Cooper St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 38m.

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