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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Central Station is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at La Trobe St/Russell St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at RMIT University/Swanston St #7. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Carlton and Melbourne Central Station is 1 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 7 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7 takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Carlton to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe St/Russell St station.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at RMIT University/Swanston St #7 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Carlton to Melbourne Central Station - 5 ways to travel via line 1 tram

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

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7tram 1 / ...
7 min
$6
Line 207 bus via La Trobe St/Russell St
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to La Trobe St/Russell Stbus 200 / ...
11 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 1.6 km
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Carlton to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 1.4 km
16 min
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 200 / ...
13 min
$6

Carlton to Melbourne Central Station by tram and foot

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Distance: 1.3 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to La Trobe St/Russell St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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