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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton North is to line 96 tram which costs $6 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton North is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Carlton North?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Carlton North. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Richardson St/Rathdowne St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Carlton North?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 station and arriving at Reid St/Nicholson St #17. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Carlton North?

The distance between South Melbourne and Carlton North is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Carlton North without a car is to line 96 tram which takes 32 min and costs $6.

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

The line 96 tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Reid St/Nicholson St #17 takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

South Melbourne to Carlton North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127.

Where does the South Melbourne to Carlton North bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Carlton North train arrive?

South Melbourne to Carlton North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Reid St/Nicholson St #17 station.

Where can I stay near Carlton North?

There are 5295+ hotels available in Carlton North.

South Melbourne to Carlton North - 4 ways to travel via line 96 tram

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

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Line 96 tram
best
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Reid St/Nicholson St #17tram 96
32 min
$6
Line 234 bus, line 250 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 Richardson St/Rathdowne Stbus 250 / ...
39 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Carlton Northtaxi 6.9 km
10 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne to Carlton Northwalk 6.4 km
1h 16m

South Melbourne to Carlton North by tram

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 32 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Reid St/Nicholson St #17 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Richardson St/Rathdowne St via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 39 min.

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