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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Melrose St/Canning St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Lara to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Lara and Melbourne Zoo is 71 km. The road distance is 59 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

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

Lara to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.

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

Lara to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.

Train or bus from Lara to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 402 bus, which costs $7 - $20 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Lara to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Lara to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Lara to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Melbourne Zoo is 59 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Lara to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Lara to Melbourne Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 402 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Melbourne Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 30m
$14–17
Bus, line 402 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Melrose St/Canning Stbus 402
1h 30m
$7–20
Drive 59 km
1. Drive from Lara to Melbourne Zoocar 59 km
45 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Melbourne Zootaxi 59 km
45 min
$130–170

Lara to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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Distance: 71.2 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

V/Line operates a train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Melbourne Zoo via Footscray Station/Irving St and Melrose St/Canning St in around 1h 30m.

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