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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Richardson St/Rathdowne St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 and arriving at Richardson St/Lygon St #117. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Carlton North is 3 km.

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

The line 1 tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Richardson St/Lygon St #117 takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Richardson St/Rathdowne St station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Richardson St/Lygon St #117 station.

Where can I stay near Carlton North?

There are 5306+ hotels available in Carlton North.

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
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1. Take the tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Richardson St/Lygon St #117tram 1 / ...
16 min
$6
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Richardson St/Rathdowne Stbus 250 / ...
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton Northtaxi 3.5 km
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Central Station to Carlton Northwalk 3.2 km
38 min

Melbourne Central Station to Carlton North by foot and tram

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Richardson St/Lygon St #117 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Richardson St/Rathdowne St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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