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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands is to train which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Docklands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Melbourne University/Royal Pde. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Docklands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Park Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Docklands is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $6.

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

The bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pde takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Melbourne Zoo to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Royal Park Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Docklands is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Docklands bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Docklands bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne University/Royal Pde station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Docklands train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Docklands?

There are 5318+ hotels available in Docklands.

Melbourne Zoo to Docklands - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pdebus 505
13 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Upfield
17 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Docklandstaxi 4.7 km
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Zoo to Docklandswalk 4.1 km
49 min
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstafftram 58
24 min
$6
Line 58 tram, line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Bourke St/William St #5tram 58
2. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120tram 86 / ...
39 min
$12

Melbourne Zoo to Docklands by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pde every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Royal Park Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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