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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne is to line 207 bus which costs $5 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Melbourne?

The distance between Carlton and Melbourne is 1 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Melbourne without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 6 min and costs $6.

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

The line 1 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlton to Melbourne train from?

Carlton to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne bus arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Carlton to Melbourne train arrive?

Carlton to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5257+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Carlton to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, line 207 bus, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #81 / ...
6 min
$6
Line 207 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St200 / ...
9 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Melbourne1.9 km
3 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to Melbourne1.9 km
23 min

Carlton to Melbourne by tram

4667Weekly Trams

6 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.3 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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