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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Cairnlea?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea. However, there are services departing from Dryburgh St/Spencer St and arriving at Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Cairnlea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkville Station station and arriving at St Albans Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Cairnlea is 21 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea without a car is to line 58 tram and train which takes 54 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea, including transfers.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dryburgh St/Spencer St station.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 426 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea.

Where can I stay near Cairnlea?

There are 4853+ hotels available in Cairnlea.

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 58 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 58 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 58
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to St Albans Stationtrain Sunbury
54 min
$12
Drive 17.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnleacar 17.4 km
19 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to St Albans Stationtrain Sunbury
55 min
$6
Line 216 bus, line 426 bus
1. Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rdbus 426 / ...
1h 25m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnleataxi 17.4 km
19 min
$45–55
Line 58 tram, train, line 423 bus
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 58
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to St Albans Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from St Albans Station/McKechnie St to Cairnlea Park PS/Furlong Rdbus 423
1h 35m
$18

Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea by foot, tram, and train

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Distance: 20.8 km
Duration: 54 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parkville Station to St Albans Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Royal Park Station, North Melbourne Station, Dryburgh St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 25m.

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