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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Carlton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Carlton is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Preston to Carlton?

The distance between Preston and Carlton is 8 km. The road distance is 9.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Carlton without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 34 min and costs $6.

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

The line 86 tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Carlton bus from?

Preston to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mornane St/Victoria St station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Carlton train from?

Preston to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Carlton bus arrive?

Preston to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station.

Where does the Preston to Carlton train arrive?

Preston to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Carlton is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Preston to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5316+ hotels available in Carlton.

Preston to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via line 86 tram, line 251 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Carlton by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11tram 86
34 min
$6
Drive 9.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Carltoncar 9.1 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stbus 251
37 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Carltontaxi 9.1 km
11 min
$26–31

Preston to Carlton by tram

763Weekly Trams

34 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.1 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min.

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