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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Parkdale is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Parkdale is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Parkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Parkdale. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Monaco St/Beach Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Parkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Parkdale station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Parkdale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Carlton to Parkdale?

The distance between Carlton and Parkdale is 27 km. The road distance is 24.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Parkdale without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 1h and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Carlton to Parkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Parkdale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Parkdale train from?

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

Where does the Carlton to Parkdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to Parkdale train arrive?

Carlton to Parkdale train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Parkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Parkdale is 25 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Carlton to Parkdale.

Where can I stay near Parkdale?

There are 4743+ hotels available in Parkdale.

Carlton to Parkdale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, and line 207 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlton to Parkdale by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Parkdale Stationtrain Frankston
1h
$12
Drive 24.9 km
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1. Drive from Carlton to Parkdalecar 24.9 km
25 min
$5–7
Line 207 bus, line 903 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 Monaco St/Beach Rdbus 903
2h 31m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Parkdaletaxi 24.9 km
25 min
$60–75
Line 67 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Glen Huntlytram 67
2. Take the train from Glen Huntly Station to Parkdale Stationtrain Frankston
1h 26m
$12

Carlton to Parkdale by tram and train

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Distance: 27.1 km
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Monaco St/Beach Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 2h 31m.

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