What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St is to line 505 bus which costs $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Lygon St/Elgin St?

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.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Lygon St/Elgin St is 4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 23 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St?

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 Lygon St/Elgin St bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lygon St/Elgin St?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Lygon St/Elgin St.

Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St - 3 ways to travel via line 505 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St by bus, 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
23 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin Sttaxi 2.8 km
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin Stwalk 2.6 km
31 min

Melbourne Zoo to Lygon St/Elgin St by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.9 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Lygon St/Elgin St, 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.

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