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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Carlton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Carlton is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Whitty St/Monash St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sunshine Station station and arriving at Parkville Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Sunshine to Carlton?

The distance between Sunshine and Carlton is 12 km. The road distance is 13.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Carlton bus from?

Sunshine to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Whitty St/Monash St station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Carlton train from?

Sunshine to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Sunshine Station.

Train or bus from Sunshine to Carlton?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Carlton is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 241 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Sunshine to Carlton bus arrive?

Sunshine to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Stawell St/Dynon Rd station.

Where does the Sunshine to Carlton train arrive?

Sunshine to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parkville Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Carlton is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Sunshine to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Carlton.

Sunshine to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine to Carlton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
18 min
$6
Drive 13.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunshine to Carltoncar 13.8 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 216 bus, line 241 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Stawell St/Dynon Rdbus 216
2. Take the bus from North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 241
1h 6m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Carltontaxi 13.8 km
16 min
$35–45

Sunshine to Carlton by train

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Distance: 11.9 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Faraday St/Lygon St via Stawell St/Dynon Rd and North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St in around 1h 6m.

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