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

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Carlton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Carlton is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Carlton. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Lygon St/Grattan St via Laverton Station/Railway Ave and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Point Cook to Carlton?

The distance between Point Cook and Carlton is 33 km. The road distance is 27.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Point Cook to Carlton without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 1h 3m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Point Cook to Carlton, including transfers.

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

Point Cook to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Laverton Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Point Cook to Carlton bus arrive?

Point Cook to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Leeds St/Paisley St station.

Can I drive from Point Cook to Carlton?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5048+ hotels available in Carlton.

Point Cook to Carlton - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 1 tram

There are 7 ways to get from Point Cook to Carlton by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Flinders Street StationWerribee
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #11 / ...
1h 3m
$12
Drive 27.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Point Cook to Carlton27.7 km
28 min
$6–8
Line 495 bus, train, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Station495 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Footscray Station
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lygon St/Grattan St402
1h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to Carlton27.7 km
28 min
$50–65
Line 497 bus, train, line 1 tram
1. Take the bus from Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd to Williams Landing Station949 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Flinders Street Station
3. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne University/Swanston St #11 / ...
1h 12m
Line 495 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Station495 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Flinders Street StationWerribee
1h 19m
Line 412 bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Leeds St/Paisley St412 / ...
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lygon St/Grattan St402
2h 8m

Point Cook to Carlton by bus, train, and tram

436Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.7 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a bus from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd to Lygon St/Grattan St via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 8m.

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