What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Carlton is 1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 8 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton?

The line 1 tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton train from?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Faraday St/Lygon St station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Carlton.

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via line 1 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
8 min
$6
Line 207 bus via Little Lonsdale St/Russell St
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
12 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Carltontaxi 1.7 km
3 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Central Station to Carltonwalk 1.4 km
16 min
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
15 min
$6

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton by foot and tram

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Distance: 1.3 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St to Faraday St/Lygon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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