What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Point Cook is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Point Cook is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Leeds St/Paisley St and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Carlton to Point Cook?

The distance between Carlton and Point Cook is 37 km. The road distance is 27.6 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Point Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Point Cook without a car is to train and line 495 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $17.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Carlton to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Point Cook bus from?

Carlton to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where does the Carlton to Point Cook bus arrive?

Carlton to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Can I drive from Carlton to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Point Cook is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Carlton to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4200+ hotels available in Point Cook.

Carlton to Point Cook - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 495 bus

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

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

Train, line 495 bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Williams Landing StationWerribee
2. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd495 / ...
1h 27m
$16
Drive 27.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Point Cook27.6 km
25 min
$6–8
Line 402 bus, train, line 495 bus
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving St402
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Williams Landing Station
3. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd495 / ...
1h 32m
$15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Point Cook27.6 km
25 min
$50–65
Line 1 tram, train, line 497 bus
1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Federation Square/Swanston St #131 / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Williams Landing Station
3. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd949 / ...
1h 32m
$16
Line 402 bus, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving St402
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Laverton Station/Railway Ave412 / ...
2h 8m
$9

Carlton to Point Cook by tram, train, and bus

453Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.8 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Point Cook, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Laverton Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 8m.

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