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How to get fromCastlemaine to Melbourne Zooby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus bus Bendigo
    2h 10m
    $8–24
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2h 14m
    $12
  3. Drive  117.5 km

    1. Drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Zoocar car 117.5 km
    1h 23m
    $22–32

Castlemaine to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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