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How to get fromCarlton to Meltonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Melton Stationtrain train Ballarat
    1h 12m
    $20–22

  2. Drive 38.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlton to Meltoncar car 38.8 km
    34 min
    $7–11

  3. Train, line 456 bus

    1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train Sunbury
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus bus 456
    1h 37m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Meltontaxi taxi 38.8 km
    34 min
    $90–110

Carlton to Melton by train and bus

Calendar283Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Melton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 29 min.

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