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

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carlton is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Carlton is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Carlton?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Carlton is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Carlton without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 28 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Port Melbourne to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bay Street Shops/Bay St station.

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

Port Melbourne to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Carlton bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Carlton.

Port Melbourne to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 234 bus

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

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1
28 min
$6
Line 234 bus, line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
39 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Carltontaxi 6.5 km
9 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Melbourne to Carltonwalk 6 km
1h 12m

Port Melbourne to Carlton by tram

723Weekly Trams

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 28 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Faraday St/Lygon St via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 39 min.

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