What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Forest Hill station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Nunawading Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Forest Hill?

The distance between Carlton and Forest Hill is 22 km. The road distance is 20 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Forest Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Forest Hill?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Carlton to Forest Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Forest Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Forest Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Carlton to Forest Hill is to train which takes 52 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 207 bus and line 902 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Carlton to Forest Hill bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to Forest Hill train arrive?

Carlton to Forest Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Nunawading Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Forest Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Forest Hill is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Carlton to Forest Hill.

Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Forest Hill.

Carlton to Forest Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 207 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Nunawading Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
52 min
$12
Drive 20 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Forest Hillcar 20 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 Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rdbus 902
1h 25m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Forest Hilltaxi 20 km
23 min
$50–60

Carlton to Forest Hill by train and bus

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Distance: 22.4 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Forest Hill, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Nunawading Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 1h 25m.

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