What is the cheapest way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Bourke Street and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne University/Grattan St and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Bourke Street and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Royal Park Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Bourke Street and Melbourne Zoo is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 18 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The line 505 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo bus from?

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo is to line 505 bus which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station.

Where does the Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Royal Park Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 505 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 505 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
18 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zootaxi 4.2 km
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoowalk 4.1 km
49 min
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke St/William St #5 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
24 min
$6
Line 19 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Visy Park/Royal Pde #16tram 19
25 min
$6
Line 96 tram, line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 30 / ...
2. Take the tram from Bourke St/William St #5 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
33 min
$12

Bourke Street to Melbourne Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.9 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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