What is the cheapest way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Park St/Rathdowne St via La Trobe University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Mernda and Melbourne Zoo is 39 km. The road distance is 28.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Melbourne Zoo bus from?

Mernda to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Mernda to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Mernda to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Mernda to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Mernda to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Melbourne Zoo is 29 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Mernda to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5355+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
1h 26m
$6
Drive 28.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mernda to Melbourne Zoocar 28.5 km
29 min
$5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Park St/Rathdowne Stbus 250
2h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Melbourne Zootaxi 28.5 km
29 min
$65–85
Bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Bundoora RMIT/Plenty Rdbus 382 / ...
2. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 86
2h 43m
$18

Mernda to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

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Distance: 39.3 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Melbourne Zoo via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, La Trobe University, and Park St/Rathdowne St in around 2h 5m.

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