What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Swanston Street is 3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 15 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street is to line 505 bus which takes 15 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 505 bus

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

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Line 505 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 505
15 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Upfield
18 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Streettaxi 3.5 km
5 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Streetwalk 3.4 km
40 min
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Victoria St/Peel St #10tram 58
20 min
$6

Melbourne Zoo to Swanston Street by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, 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. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Royal Park Station to Melbourne Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min.

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