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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Sunshine is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Sunshine is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Whitty St/Monash St via Dryburgh St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Sunshine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkville Station station and arriving at Sunshine Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Sunshine?

The distance between Carlton and Sunshine is 12 km. The road distance is 13.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Sunshine without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parkville Station to Sunshine Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Sunshine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Sunshine train from?

Carlton to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parkville Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Sunshine?

The best way to get from Carlton to Sunshine is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 241 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Carlton to Sunshine bus arrive?

Carlton to Sunshine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St.

Where does the Carlton to Sunshine train arrive?

Carlton to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Sunshine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Sunshine is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Carlton to Sunshine.

Where can I stay near Sunshine?

There are 5041+ hotels available in Sunshine.

Carlton to Sunshine - 4 ways to travel via train, line 241 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
18 min
$6
Drive 13.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Sunshinecar 13.5 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 241 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh Stbus 241
2. Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Spencer St to Whitty St/Monash Stbus 216
1h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Sunshinetaxi 13.5 km
15 min
$35–45

Carlton to Sunshine by train

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Distance: 11.9 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parkville Station to Sunshine Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Whitty St/Monash St via North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St and Dryburgh St/Spencer St in around 1h 5m.

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