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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Kensington is to train which costs $6 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Kensington is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Derby St/Kensington Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Kensington Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Kensington?

The distance between Carlton and Kensington is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Kensington Station takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Kensington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Kensington?

The best way to get from Carlton to Kensington is to train which takes 8 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Carlton to Kensington bus arrive?

Carlton to Kensington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Derby St/Kensington Rd station.

Where does the Carlton to Kensington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 5262+ hotels available in Kensington.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Kensington Stationtrain Craigieburn
8 min
$6
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Derby St/Kensington Rdbus 402
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Kensingtontaxi 3.9 km
5 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Carlton to Kensingtonwalk 3.9 km
46 min
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25tram 57
17 min
$6

Carlton to Kensington by train

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 8 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Kensington Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Derby St/Kensington Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min.

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