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How to get from Caroline Springs to Parkville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Parkville in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Footscray station. Next, take the 402 bus from Footscray station to Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 402
402
Walk to Parkville
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    East Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7589
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Parkville
    Walk to
    Parkville
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Caroline Springs to Parkville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 1 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 1
1
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19696
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Parkville

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Parkville, Melbourne is approximately 23.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs to Parkville 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

Public transport stations close to Parkville, Melbourne

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

By train and tram

To get from Caroline Springs to Parkville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 1 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 1
1
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19696
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Parkville?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 402.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Parkville?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Parkville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Parkville?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Footscray station near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Caroline Springs to Parkville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Parkville in Melbourne by train and bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caroline Springs to get to Parkville?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caroline Springs and Parkville?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Parkville in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Caroline Springs to Parkville?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Parkville costs A$5.30.

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