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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Carlton is to line 58 tram which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Carlton is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Melbourne University/Grattan St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Carlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 and arriving at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Carlton?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Carlton is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Carlton without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 15 min and costs $6.

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

The line 505 bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station.

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

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Carlton bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Carlton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Carlton train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5320+ hotels available in Carlton.

Melbourne Zoo to Carlton - 5 ways to travel via line 505 bus, and line 58 tram

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

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Line 505 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 505
15 min
$6
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 58
17 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Carltontaxi 3 km
5 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Carltonwalk 2.9 km
34 min
Line 58 tram, line 402 bus
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 58
2. Take the bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Grattan St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus 241 / ...
27 min
$12

Melbourne Zoo to Carlton by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 15 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min.

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