There are 4 ways to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, line 402 bus
best- Take the bus from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pdebus 905
- Take the bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 402
- Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
1h 23m$18Drive 20.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoocar 20.5 km
20 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from Eltham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 39m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Templestowe to Melbourne Zootaxi 20.5 km
20 min$50–65
Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde and Melbourne University/Grattan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Templestowe station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Eltham Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Templestowe and Melbourne Zoo is 25 km. The road distance is 20.5 km.
The best way to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to bus and line 402 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.
Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd station.
Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Eltham Station.
The best way to get from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo is to bus and line 402 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Templestowe, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd to Melbourne Zoo via Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde, St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde, Melbourne University/Grattan St, and Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Eltham Station to Flinders Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Eltham Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Melbourne University/Grattan St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Porter St/Warrandyte Rd to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Dandenong Ranges Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde station.
Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Templestowe to Melbourne Zoo.
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