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

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo is to line 58 tram which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne University/Grattan St and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Victoria St/Peel St #10 and arriving at State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo?

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

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

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 18 min and costs $6.

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

The line 505 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Victoria St/Peel St #10 station.

Train or bus from Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo is to line 505 bus which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

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

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

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

Swanston Street to Melbourne Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.9 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Victoria St/Peel St #10 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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