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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $6 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macaulay Station station and arriving at Royal Park Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Kensington and Melbourne Zoo is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Macaulay Station to Royal Park Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Kensington to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Kensington 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.

Kensington to Melbourne Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington to Melbourne Zoo by train, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from Macaulay Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
11 min
$6
Train via North Melbourne Station
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Royal Park Stationtrain Upfield
31 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Melbourne Zootaxi 3.8 km
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Melbourne Zoowalk 3.4 km
40 min

Kensington to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.8 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Macaulay Station to Royal Park Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min.

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