What is the cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Carlton is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Federation Square to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Federation Square to Carlton is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Federation Square and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at Parkville Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Federation Square to Carlton?

The distance between Federation Square and Carlton is 3 km.

How do I travel from Federation Square to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Federation Square to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Federation Square to Carlton?

The train from Town Hall Station to Parkville Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Federation Square to Carlton train from?

Federation Square to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.

Where does the Federation Square to Carlton train arrive?

Federation Square to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parkville Station.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5356+ hotels available in Carlton.

Federation Square to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Federation Square to Carlton by train, taxi, foot, 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
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
9 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Federation Square to Carltontaxi 2.7 km
4 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Federation Square to Carltonwalk 2.2 km
26 min
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
14 min
$6

Federation Square to Carlton by foot and train

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.5 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Federation Square, VIC, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Parkville Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min.

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