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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Carlton is to line 250 bus which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Carlton is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westgarth St/Victoria Rd and arriving at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Fairfield to Carlton?

The distance between Fairfield and Carlton is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Carlton without a car is to line 250 bus which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

The line 250 bus from Westgarth St/Victoria Rd to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Carlton bus from?

Fairfield to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Westgarth St/Victoria Rd station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Carlton train from?

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

Where does the Fairfield to Carlton bus arrive?

Fairfield to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station.

Where does the Fairfield to Carlton train arrive?

Fairfield to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Carlton.

Fairfield to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfield to Carlton by bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 250 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westgarth St/Victoria Rd to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stbus 250 / ...
25 min
$6
Train, line 1 tram
1. Take the train from Fairfield Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
31 min
$11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Carltontaxi 5.5 km
6 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Fairfield to Carltonwalk 5.4 km
1h 4m
Line 546 bus, line 1 tram
1. Take the bus from Panther Pl/Heidelberg Rd to Rathdowne St/Princes Stbus 546
2. Take the tram from Princes St/Lygon St #114 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
26 min
$12

Fairfield to Carlton by bus

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Distance: 6.8 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Westgarth St/Victoria Rd to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min.

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