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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to South Melbourne is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to South Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd via Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Cecil St/Park St #25. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Carlton to South Melbourne?

The distance between Carlton and South Melbourne is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to South Melbourne without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Cecil St/Park St #25 takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Carlton to South Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to South Melbourne train arrive?

Carlton to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Cecil St/Park St #25 station.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5255+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Carlton to South 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 South 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 Cecil St/Park St #25tram 1
25 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 Ferrars St/City Rdbus 234
33 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to South Melbournetaxi 4.7 km
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to South Melbournewalk 4.6 km
54 min

Carlton to South Melbourne by tram

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Cecil St/Park St #25 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Ferrars St/City Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St and Collins St/Queen St in around 33 min.

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