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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Carlton is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Carlton?

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

Is there a direct train between Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Carlton?

The distance between Melbourne and Carlton is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs $6.

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

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Carlton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Carlton is to train which takes 5 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 207 bus, which costs $5 and takes 9 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Carlton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Carlton train arrive?

Melbourne 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.

Melbourne to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 207 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Carlton by train, bus, 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
5 min
$6
Line 207 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
9 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Carltontaxi 2.4 km
4 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Carltonwalk 1.9 km
23 min
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
6 min
$6

Melbourne to Carlton by train

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, 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. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Faraday St/Lygon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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