What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol is to train which costs $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Old Melbourne Gaol?

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 Old Melbourne Gaol?

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 Old Melbourne Gaol?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Old Melbourne Gaol is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol?

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 Old Melbourne Gaol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $6 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Old Melbourne Gaol?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Old Melbourne Gaol.

Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol - 7 ways to travel via train

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol by train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Upfield
24 min
$6
Line 58 tram, line 30 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstafftram 58
2. Take the tram from Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3 to Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe Sttram 30 / ...
38 min
$11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaoltaxi 4.1 km
7 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaolwalk 3.7 km
44 min
Line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 505
29 min
$6
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Victoria St/Peel St #10tram 58
32 min
$6
Line 19 tram
1. Take the tram from Walker St/Royal Pde #16 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 19
32 min
$6

Melbourne Zoo to Old Melbourne Gaol by foot and train

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Old Melbourne Gaol, 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/Grattan St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min.

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