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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Carlton is to line 402 bus which costs $5 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Carlton is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Footscray Station/Irving St station and arriving at Lygon St/Grattan St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Parkville Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Carlton?

The distance between Footscray and Carlton is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Footscray Station to Parkville Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Carlton bus from?

Footscray to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Carlton?

The best way to get from Footscray to Carlton is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $5 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Footscray to Carlton bus arrive?

Footscray to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where does the Footscray to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5360+ hotels available in Carlton.

Footscray to Carlton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
7 min
$6
Line 402 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lygon St/Grattan Stbus 402
31 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Carltontaxi 6.6 km
9 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Carltonwalk 6.3 km
1h 15m

Footscray to Carlton by train

984Weekly Trains

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Parkville Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lygon St/Grattan St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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