What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale is to line 505 bus via Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Ascot Vale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd station and arriving at Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Ascot Vale is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale without a car is to line 505 bus via Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd which takes 16 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale?

The line 505 bus from Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd to Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rd takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rd station.

Where can I stay near Ascot Vale?

There are 5262+ hotels available in Ascot Vale.

Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale - 5 ways to travel via line 505 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 505 bus via Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd to Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rdbus 505
16 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Valetaxi 4 km
5 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Valewalk 3.6 km
42 min
Line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rdbus 505
18 min
$6
Line 505 bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
2. Take the bus from Chaucer St/Ascot Vale Rd to Kent St/Ascot Vale Rdbus 404
53 min
$12

Melbourne Zoo to Ascot Vale by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.4 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd to Mt Alexander Rd/Ormond Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min.

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