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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Carlton is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Carlton is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd station and arriving at Lygon St/Grattan St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Carlton?

The distance between Kensington and Carlton is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Kensington Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Carlton bus from?

Kensington to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Kensington to Carlton?

The best way to get from Kensington to Carlton is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $6 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Kensington to Carlton bus arrive?

Kensington to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where does the Kensington to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Carlton.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Craigieburn
9 min
$6
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd to Lygon St/Grattan Stbus 402
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Carltontaxi 4.2 km
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Carltonwalk 3.9 km
46 min
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25 to Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7tram 57
19 min
$6

Kensington to Carlton by train

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Kensington Station to Melbourne Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd to Lygon St/Grattan St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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