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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Port Melbourne is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Port Melbourne is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Port Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Port Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Graham St/Bay St via Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Port Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Port Melbourne?

The distance between Carlton and Port Melbourne is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Port Melbourne without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 29 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Port Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Port Melbourne train from?

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

Where does the Carlton to Port Melbourne bus arrive?

Carlton to Port Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Carlton to Port Melbourne train arrive?

Carlton to Port Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 station.

Where can I stay near Port Melbourne?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Port Melbourne.

Carlton to Port Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 207 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Port Melbourne 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 Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30tram 1
29 min
$6
Line 207 bus, line 234 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Collins St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay Stbus 234
38 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Port Melbournetaxi 6 km
8 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to Port Melbournewalk 6 km
1h 12m

Carlton to Port Melbourne by tram

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Distance: 6.2 km
Duration: 29 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Graham St/Bay St via Little Collins St/Queen St and Collins St/Queen St in around 38 min.

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