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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Carlton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Carlton is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Parkville Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Melton to Carlton?

The distance between Melton and Carlton is 39 km. The road distance is 39.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $19 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Melton to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Carlton bus from?

Melton to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Carlton train from?

Melton to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton to Carlton?

The best way to get from Melton to Carlton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Melton to Carlton bus arrive?

Melton to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Carlton train arrive?

Melton to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Carlton is 39 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Melton to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Carlton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Carlton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 9m
$20–23
Drive 39.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melton to Carltoncar 39.1 km
35 min
$7–11
Line 456 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 21m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Carltontaxi 39.1 km
35 min
$90–110
Line 456 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Stawell St/Dynon Rdbus 216
2h 15m
$12

Melton to Carlton by bus and train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

V/Line operates a train from Melton Station to Footscray Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Faraday St/Lygon St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Stawell St/Dynon Rd, and North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St in around 2h 15m.

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