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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cecil St/Park St #25 and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Carlton?

The distance between South Melbourne and Carlton is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

South Melbourne to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ferrars St/City Rd station.

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

South Melbourne to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Cecil St/Park St #25 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Carlton bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Carlton train arrive?

South 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 5298+ hotels available in Carlton.

South Melbourne to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 234 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne to Carlton by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1
25 min
$6
Line 234 bus, line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
33 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Carltontaxi 5.1 km
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to Carltonwalk 4.6 km
54 min
Line 96 tram, line 207 bus
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 96
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
34 min
$12

South Melbourne to Carlton by tram

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Faraday St/Lygon St via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 33 min.

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