What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo is to line 59 tram which costs $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Station and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon Station station to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station/Russell St and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Station and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 and arriving at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Essendon Station and Melbourne Zoo is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 35 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo?

The line 59 tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo bus from?

Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Essendon Station/Russell St.

Where do I catch the Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station.

Where does the Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20tram 59
35 min
$6
Line 477 bus, line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 477 / ...
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
51 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zootaxi 6.7 km
8 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoowalk 5.4 km
1h 5m
Line 59 tram via Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19
1. Take the tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19tram 59
38 min
$6

Essendon Station to Melbourne Zoo by tram and foot

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Distance: 6.9 km
Duration: 35 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Melbourne Zoo via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in around 51 min.

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