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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Alphington is to line 546 bus which costs $5 and takes 21 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Alphington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lygon St/Princes St and arriving at Harker St/Heidelberg Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Alphington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Alphington Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Alphington?

The distance between Carlton and Alphington is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Alphington without a car is to line 546 bus which takes 21 min and costs $5.

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

The line 546 bus from Lygon St/Princes St to Harker St/Heidelberg Rd takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Alphington bus from?

Carlton to Alphington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Princes St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Alphington train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Alphington?

The best way to get from Carlton to Alphington is to line 546 bus which takes 21 min and costs $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Carlton to Alphington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to Alphington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Alphington?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Alphington.

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

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

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Line 546 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Princes St to Harker St/Heidelberg Rdbus 546
21 min
$5
Train
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Alphington Stationtrain Hurstbridge
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Alphingtontaxi 7 km
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to Alphingtonwalk 6.8 km
1h 21m

Carlton to Alphington by bus

265Weekly Buses

21 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.3 km
Duration: 21 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lygon St/Princes St to Harker St/Heidelberg Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Alphington Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min.

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