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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Railway Pde Opp Carlton Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Martin Place Station station and arriving at Carlton Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Carlton?

The distance between Sydney and Carlton is 15 km. The road distance is 16.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

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

The train from Martin Place Station to Carlton Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carlton bus from?

Sydney to Carlton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carlton train from?

Sydney to Carlton train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Martin Place Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Carlton?

The best way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to train which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Sydney to Carlton bus arrive?

Sydney to Carlton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Railway Pde Opp Carlton Station.

Where does the Sydney to Carlton train arrive?

Sydney to Carlton train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Carlton Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Carlton is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Sydney to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5081+ hotels available in Carlton.

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Martin Place Station to Carlton Stationtrain T4
27 min
$3–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Railway Pde Opp Carlton Stationbus N10 / ...
31 min
$4–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Carltontaxi 16.2 km
20 min
$50–60
Drive 16.2 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Carltoncar 16.2 km
20 min
$3–5

Sydney to Carlton by train

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Distance: 14.8 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Carlton, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Martin Place Station to Carlton Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Railway Pde Opp Carlton Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 31 min. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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