What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Carlton is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Carlton is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Carlton?

The distance between Swanston Street and Carlton is 792 meters.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Carlton without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 3 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Carlton?

The line 1 tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Carlton bus from?

Swanston Street to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St station.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Carlton train from?

Swanston Street to Carlton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Carlton bus arrive?

Swanston Street to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Faraday St/Lygon St station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5305+ hotels available in Carlton.

Swanston Street to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 207 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanston Street to Carlton by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
3 min
$6
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
6 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Carltontaxi 1.4 km
2 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Swanston Street to Carltonwalk 900 m
10 min

Swanston Street to Carlton by tram

4672Weekly Trams

3 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 790 m
Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St to Faraday St/Lygon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min.

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