There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 32m$14–18Line 402 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melrose St/Canning St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
- Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2h 39m$7–21Drive 72.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Geelongcar 72.7 km
57 min$14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Geelongtaxi 72.7 km
57 min$160–200
Melbourne Zoo to Geelong by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Melrose St/Canning St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Royal Park Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Geelong is 86 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong, including transfers.
Melbourne Zoo to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melrose St/Canning St station.
Melbourne Zoo to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Melrose St/Canning St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melrose St/Canning St to Footscray Station/Irving St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Zoo to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.
Melbourne Zoo to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Geelong is 73 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Geelong.
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