There are 4 ways to get from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 58 tram
best- Take the train from Yarraman Station to Flagstaff StationCranbourne / ...
- Take the tram from Flagstaff to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #2558
1h 11m$12Drive 35.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo35.5 km
34 min$7–10Line 800 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St800
- Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Melbourne Central StationPakenham / ...
1h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo35.5 km
34 min$85–110
Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 via Flagstaff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Dandenong and Melbourne Zoo is 37 km. The road distance is 35.5 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train and line 58 tram which takes 1h 11m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.
Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Yarraman Station.
Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flagstaff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo is 36 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo.
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What companies run services between Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Dandenong to Melbourne Zoo. However, you can take the train to Flagstaff Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the line 58 vehicle to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25, then walk to Melbourne Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Melbourne Zoo via Oakleigh Station/Portman St, Oakleigh Station, Melbourne Central Station, Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, and Macarthur Rd/Royal Pde #14 in around 1h 37m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Yarraman Station to Flagstaff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Oakleigh Station to Melbourne Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Flagstaff to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
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