There are 5 ways to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
51 min$6Drive 13.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoocar 13.3 km
16 min$3–4Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 246
- Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Gray St/Brunswick Rdbus 504
1h 47m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zootaxi 13.3 km
16 min$35–45Line 67 tram, line 58 tram
- Take the tram from Elsternwick to Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20tram 67
- Take the tram from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
1h 9m$6
Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick (Station) station to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St and arriving at Gray St/Brunswick Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick (Station) station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Elsternwick (Station) and Melbourne Zoo is 17 km. The road distance is 13.3 km.
The best way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.
Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.
Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.
The best way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Elsternwick (Station), VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Melbourne Zoo via Flinders Street Station and Royal Park Station in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Melbourne Zoo via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Gray St/Brunswick Rd in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Elsternwick to Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd #20 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Gray St/Brunswick Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.
Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Elsternwick (Station) to Melbourne Zoo.
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