What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Lloyd St/Carnarvon Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 and arriving at Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is 11 km. The road distance is 9.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd without a car is to line 58 tram and line 903 bus which takes 55 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train from?

Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd.

Where can I stay near DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd?

There are 3221+ hotels available in DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd.

Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd - 5 ways to travel via line 58 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 58 tram, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Bell St/Melville Rd #45tram 58
2. Take the bus from Royal Pde/Bell St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
55 min
$12
Drive 9.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdcar 9.2 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 505 bus, line 469 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Lloyd St/Carnarvon Rdbus 469
1h 8m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdtaxi 9.2 km
11 min
$28–35
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50tram 59
55 min
$6

Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd by foot, tram, and bus

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Distance: 11 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd, Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, and Lloyd St/Carnarvon Rd in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 22 min.

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