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

The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Balwyn and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde and Melbourne University/Grattan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Balwyn and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 and arriving at State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 via Collins St/William St #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Balwyn and Melbourne Zoo is 16 km. The road distance is 13.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

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

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd station.

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

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 station.

Where does the Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde station.

Where does the Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at William St/Collins St #3 station.

Can I drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo - 4 ways to travel via bus, and line 109 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pdebus 302 / ...
2. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
1h 13m
$18
Drive 13.7 km
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1. Drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Zoocar 13.7 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 109 tram, line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to William St/Collins St #3tram 109
2. Take the tram from Collins St/William St #4 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
1h 17m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Zootaxi 13.7 km
15 min
$35–45

Balwyn to Melbourne Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 16.3 km
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Zoo via Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde, St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde, Melbourne University/Grattan St, and Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Melbourne Zoo via William St/Collins St #3, Collins St/William St #4, and State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 in around 1h 17m.

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