How to get from Carlton to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

From Carlton to Lake Gardens by bus and train

To get from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

125minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)
    ID 40647
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carlton to Lake Gardens by train and tram

To get from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
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 - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Lake Gardens

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 120.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton to Lake Gardens by bus and 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 Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

Related Routes

From Carlton to Lake Gardens by train and tram

To get from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
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 - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlton to Lake Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The 402 bus line goes from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) station near Carlton to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carlton and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlton to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the 402 bus from the Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) stop near Carlton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carlton and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray station, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

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

    The last bus from Carlton to Lake Gardens in Melbourne is the Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton line. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 08:56.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carlton to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Carlton to Lake Gardens costs A$8.54.

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