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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Williamstown to Carlton is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Williamstown and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Knight St/Victoria St and arriving at Lygon St/Grattan St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Williamstown and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Williamstown station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from North Williamstown Station and arriving at Parkville Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Williamstown to Carlton?

The distance between Williamstown and Carlton is 12 km. The road distance is 14.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Williamstown to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Williamstown to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Williamstown to Carlton bus from?

Williamstown to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Knight St/Victoria St station.

Where do I catch the Williamstown to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Williamstown to Carlton?

The best way to get from Williamstown to Carlton is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 402 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Williamstown to Carlton bus arrive?

Williamstown to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hopkins St/Leeds St station.

Where does the Williamstown to Carlton train arrive?

Williamstown to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Williamstown to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to Carlton is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Williamstown to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Carlton.

Williamstown to Carlton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 241 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Williamstown to Carlton by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
22 min
$6
Drive 14.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Williamstown to Carltoncar 14.4 km
17 min
$3–4
Train, line 241 bus
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the bus from North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 241
45 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Williamstown to Carltontaxi 14.4 km
17 min
$35–45
Train, line 1 tram
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
38 min
$12
Line 472 bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Hopkins St/Leeds Stbus 472
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lygon St/Grattan Stbus 402
1h 9m
$12

Williamstown to Carlton by train

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Distance: 11.9 km
Duration: 22 min

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

You can take a train from North Williamstown Station to Parkville Station via Footscray Station in around 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Lygon St/Grattan St via Hopkins St/Leeds St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 1h 9m.

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