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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Carlton North is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 14 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Carlton North?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St and arriving at Richardson St/Rathdowne St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Carlton North?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 station and arriving at Richardson St/Lygon St #117. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Carlton North?

The distance between Melbourne and Carlton North is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Carlton North without a car is to line 250 bus which takes 11 min and costs $6.

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

The line 250 bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Richardson St/Rathdowne St takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

Melbourne to Carlton North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8.

Where does the Melbourne to Carlton North bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Carlton North train arrive?

Melbourne 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 5311+ hotels available in Carlton North.

Melbourne to Carlton North - 4 ways to travel via line 250 bus, and line 1 tram

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

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Line 250 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Richardson St/Rathdowne Stbus 250 / ...
11 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Richardson St/Lygon St #117tram 1 / ...
14 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Carlton Northtaxi 4.1 km
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Carlton Northwalk 3.8 km
45 min

Melbourne to Carlton North by bus

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Distance: 2.7 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Richardson St/Rathdowne St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Richardson St/Lygon St #117 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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