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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Footscray Station/Irving St station and arriving at Melrose St/Canning St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Footscray and Melbourne Zoo is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

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

Footscray to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $6 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melrose St/Canning St station.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5305+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Footscray to Melbourne Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
33 min
$6
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Melrose St/Canning Stbus 402
39 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Melbourne Zootaxi 6.4 km
8 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Melbourne Zoowalk 6 km
1h 11m
Line 82 tram, line 505 bus
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Chaucer St/Ascot Vale Rd #33tram 82
2. Take the bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
1h 5m
$12

Footscray to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 33 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Melbourne Zoo via North Melbourne Station and Royal Park Station in around 33 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Melrose St/Canning St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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