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

The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Carlton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Carlton is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Thomastown and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Thomastown to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Newton St/High St and arriving at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Thomastown station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Thomastown Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Thomastown to Carlton?

The distance between Thomastown and Carlton is 20 km. The road distance is 15.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thomastown to Carlton without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 49 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Thomastown to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Carlton bus from?

Thomastown to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Newton St/High St station.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Carlton train from?

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

Where does the Thomastown to Carlton bus arrive?

Thomastown to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Thomastown to Carlton train arrive?

Thomastown to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Thomastown to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Carlton is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Thomastown to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Carlton.

Thomastown to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 tram

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

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Train, line 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
49 min
$12
Drive 15.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thomastown to Carltoncar 15.2 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 555 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 555
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stbus 251
1h 37m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thomastown to Carltontaxi 15.2 km
17 min
$40–50

Thomastown to Carlton by train and tram

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Distance: 20.2 km
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a bus from Newton St/High St to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 37m.

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