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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Taronga Western Plains Zoo by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MEL - DBO
    3h 22m
    $437–763

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 791
    13h 52m
    $71–112

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 791
    12h 17m
    $73–245

  4. Drive 805.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Taronga Western Plains Zoocar car 805.3 km
    9h 2m
    $144–208

Melbourne to Taronga Western Plains Zoo by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, NSW, Australia?

Link Airways and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Taronga Western Plains Zoo via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Victoria Park, Darling St, and Dubbo Square, Macquarie St in around 13h 52m.

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