What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station is to train which costs $6 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Central Station?

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 Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Park Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Central Station is 7 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station?

The train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $6 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Upfield
18 min
$6
Line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pdebus 505
31 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 3.8 km
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 3.7 km
44 min
Line 19 tram
1. Take the tram from Walker St/Royal Pde #16 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 19
24 min
$6

Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Central Station by foot and train

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, 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.

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