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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkville Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Melbourne?

The distance between Carlton and Melbourne is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parkville Station to Town Hall Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Carlton to Melbourne is to train which takes 5 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 207 bus, which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne bus arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Carlton to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 207 bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
5 min
$6
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 200 / ...
9 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Melbournetaxi 1.9 km
3 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Carlton to Melbournewalk 1.9 km
23 min
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 1 / ...
6 min
$6

Carlton to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 5 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parkville Station to Town Hall Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min.

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