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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Carlton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Carlton is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St via La Trobe University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Mernda to Carlton?

The distance between Mernda and Carlton is 34 km. The road distance is 28 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Carlton without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 1h 6m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Mernda to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Carlton bus from?

Mernda to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Carlton train from?

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

Where does the Mernda to Carlton bus arrive?

Mernda to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Carlton train arrive?

Mernda to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Carlton is 28 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Mernda to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5335+ hotels available in Carlton.

Mernda to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, and line 382 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mernda to Carlton by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 1 / ...
1h 6m
$12
Drive 28 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mernda to Carltoncar 28 km
27 min
$6–8
Line 382 bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stbus 250
1h 50m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Carltontaxi 28 km
27 min
$50–65
Line 386 bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Bundoora RMIT/Plenty Rdbus 382 / ...
2. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11tram 86
2h
$10

Mernda to Carlton by train and tram

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Distance: 34.2 km
Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and La Trobe University in around 1h 50m.

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