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

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Carlton is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Carlton is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Pde via Dandenong Station/Foster St and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via City Square/Swanston St #11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Cranbourne to Carlton?

The distance between Cranbourne and Carlton is 46 km. The road distance is 51.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Cranbourne to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Carlton bus from?

Cranbourne to Carlton bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St station.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cranbourne to Carlton?

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Carlton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Cranbourne to Carlton bus arrive?

Cranbourne to Carlton bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Cranbourne to Carlton train arrive?

Cranbourne to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Cranbourne to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Carlton is 51 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Cranbourne to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Carlton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
1h 9m
$12
Drive 51.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Carltoncar 51.4 km
41 min
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 893 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 901
3. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Pdebus 905 / ...
3h 8m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Carltontaxi 51.4 km
41 min
$120–150
Train, line 3 tram
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the tram from Caulfield to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 3
1h 44m
$12

Cranbourne to Carlton by train and tram

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Distance: 45.5 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Pde via Dandenong Station/Foster St and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 3h 8m.

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