What is the cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balaclava and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at Gray St/Brunswick Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Balaclava station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Balaclava and Melbourne Zoo is 15 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.

How do I travel from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo bus from?

Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Balaclava Station.

Train or bus from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 47 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo is 12 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balaclava Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
47 min
$6
Drive 11.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balaclava to Melbourne Zoocar 11.8 km
15 min
$3
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Gray St/Brunswick Rdbus 504
1h 34m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balaclava to Melbourne Zootaxi 11.8 km
15 min
$30–40
Line 3 tram, line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38 to Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20tram 3 / ...
2. Take the tram from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
1h 4m
$6

Balaclava to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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Distance: 15.3 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Balaclava, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Balaclava Station to Melbourne Zoo via Flinders Street Station and Royal Park Station in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Melbourne Zoo via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Gray St/Brunswick Rd in around 1h 34m.

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