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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo is to line 477 bus and line 505 bus which costs $5 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $17 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 and arriving at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Essendon and Melbourne Zoo is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 35 min and costs $6.

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

The line 59 tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

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

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where does the Essendon to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 4993+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo - 5 ways to travel via line 59 tram, and line 477 bus

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

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #2059
35 min
$6
Line 477 bus, line 505 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd483 / ...
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd505
52 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo7.4 km
9 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Essendon to Melbourne Zoo6.3 km
1h 16m
Line 59 tram via Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #1959
40 min
$12

Essendon to Melbourne Zoo by tram and foot

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 35 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Zoo via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in around 52 min.

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