What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden is to train which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Royal Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Royal Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo station to Royal Botanic Garden station. However, there are services departing from Royal Park Station and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Royal Botanic Garden is 745 km. The road distance is 854.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $70 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden train from?

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden.

Where can I stay near Royal Botanic Garden?

There are 5181+ hotels available in Royal Botanic Garden.

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 57m
$138–322
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 39m
$74–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
13h 8m
$104–302
Drive 854.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Gardencar 854.5 km
9h 2m
$154–222
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 33m
$114–282
Bus via Martin Place Station
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 29m
$148–250

Melbourne Zoo to Royal Botanic Garden by foot and train

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Distance: 745.2 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Royal Botanic Garden, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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