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

The cheapest way to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo is to line 546 bus and line 505 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Alphington and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via Melbourne University/Grattan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Alphington and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Alphington station to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Alphington Station and arriving at Visy Park/Royal Pde #16 via Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Alphington and Melbourne Zoo is 14 km.

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

The best way to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train and line 19 tram which takes 51 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

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

Alphington to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo is to line 546 bus and line 505 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Alphington to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Alphington to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where does the Alphington to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 4993+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Alphington to Melbourne Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 19 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo by train, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 19 tram
best
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Visy Park/Royal Pde #1619
51 min
$12
Line 546 bus, line 505 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan St546
2. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd505
1h 7m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo8.3 km
10 min
$19–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Alphington to Melbourne Zoo7.7 km
1h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park StationUpfield
54 min
$6
Train, line 19 tram via Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Royal Melbourne Hospital-Parkville Station/Royal Pde19 / ...
57 min
$18

Alphington to Melbourne Zoo by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 13.6 km
Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Melbourne Zoo via Melbourne University/Grattan St and Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alphington Station to Melbourne Zoo via Flinders Street Station and Royal Park Station in around 54 min.

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