What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hill to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill Reserve/Springvale Rd and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hill and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nunawading Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Forest Hill to Carlton?

The distance between Forest Hill and Carlton is 21 km. The road distance is 20.2 km.

How do I travel from Forest Hill to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hill to Carlton?

The train from Nunawading Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill to Carlton bus from?

Forest Hill to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Forest Hill Reserve/Springvale Rd station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill to Carlton train from?

Forest Hill to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Nunawading Station.

Train or bus from Forest Hill to Carlton?

The best way to get from Forest Hill to Carlton is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 902 bus and line 207 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Forest Hill to Carlton bus arrive?

Forest Hill to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Forest Hill to Carlton train arrive?

Forest Hill to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from Forest Hill to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hill to Carlton is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Forest Hill to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Carlton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nunawading Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
27 min
$6
Drive 20.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hill to Carltoncar 20.2 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 902 bus, line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Reserve/Springvale Rd to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 902
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 207
1h 29m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hill to Carltontaxi 20.2 km
23 min
$50–65

Forest Hill to Carlton by train

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Distance: 20.6 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Forest Hill, VIC, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Nunawading Station to Melbourne Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hill Reserve/Springvale Rd to Faraday St/Lygon St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 1h 29m.

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