What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and West Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray. However, there are services departing from Dryburgh St/Spencer St and arriving at Argyle St/Essex St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and West Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkville Station station and arriving at Tottenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and West Footscray is 11 km. The road distance is 8.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

The train from Parkville Station to Tottenham Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dryburgh St/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray train from?

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parkville Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $12 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Argyle St/Essex St station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Tottenham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray is 9 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray.

Where can I stay near West Footscray?

There are 5172+ hotels available in West Footscray.

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Tottenham Stationtrain Sunbury
43 min
$6
Drive 8.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscraycar 8.9 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Spencer St to Argyle St/Essex Stbus 216
45 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to West Footscraytaxi 8.9 km
10 min
$25–31
Line 58 tram, line 220 bus
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Queen Victoria Market/Peel St #9tram 58
2. Take the bus from William St/Dudley St to First St/Barkly Stbus 220
1h 2m
$12

Melbourne Zoo to West Footscray by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and West Footscray, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parkville Station to Tottenham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Dryburgh St/Spencer St to Argyle St/Essex St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 22 min.

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