How to get from Carlton to Docklands by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

17minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station Southern Cross
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne, take the 5 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

21minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

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    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station Southern Cross
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Docklands

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Docklands, Melbourne is approximately 2.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton to Docklands by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carlton

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Docklands, Melbourne

Docklands is located at Docklands, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Docklands:

  • Southern Cross

Bus stations close to Docklands:

  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne, take the 5 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

21minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station Southern Cross
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Docklands?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlton to Docklands?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlton and Docklands in Melbourne?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne in 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near Carlton to City (Flinders Street) station near Docklands in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Carlton and Docklands in Melbourne by train is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlton to get to Docklands in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near Carlton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlton and Docklands in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Docklands in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne is the Doncaster SC - City (Queen St) line. It leaves the Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton) stop at 19:34.

  • When is the first train from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne?

    The first train from Carlton to Docklands in Melbourne is Pakenham - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:18.

  • How much is the train fare from Carlton to Docklands?

    The ride from Carlton to Docklands costs A$5.30.

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