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

The cheapest way to get from Alphington to Carlton is to line 546 bus which costs $5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alphington to Carlton is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Alphington and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd and arriving at Lygon St/Cemetery Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Alphington and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Alphington station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Alphington Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Alphington to Carlton?

The distance between Alphington and Carlton is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alphington to Carlton without a car is to line 546 bus which takes 23 min and costs $5.

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

The line 546 bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Lygon St/Cemetery Rd takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Alphington to Carlton bus from?

Alphington to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station.

Where do I catch the Alphington to Carlton train from?

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

Where does the Alphington to Carlton bus arrive?

Alphington to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lygon St/Cemetery Rd station.

Where does the Alphington to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5335+ hotels available in Carlton.

Alphington to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 546 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alphington to Carlton by bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 546 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Lygon St/Cemetery Rdbus 546
23 min
$5
Train, line 1 tram
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
33 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphington to Carltontaxi 6.9 km
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Alphington to Carltonwalk 6.8 km
1h 21m

Alphington to Carlton by bus

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 23 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Lygon St/Cemetery Rd hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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