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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Dollman St/Brunswick Rd and arriving at Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Royal Park Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Elsternwick is 19 km. The road distance is 14 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick, including transfers.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Dollman St/Brunswick Rd station.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Royal Park Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus and line 246 bus, which costs and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5017+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 504 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Royal Park Station to Flinders Street StationUpfield
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick StationSandringham
49 min
$6
Drive 14 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick14 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 504 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Dollman St/Brunswick Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St504
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Elsternwick Station/Horne St246
1h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick14 km
17 min
$29–35
Line 58 tram, line 67 tram
1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to ANZAC Station/St Kilda Rd #2058
2. Take the tram from ANZAC Station/St Kilda Rd #20 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #4667
1h 15m
$6

Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick by foot and train

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Distance: 18.6 km
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick Station via Royal Park Station and Flinders Street Station in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Dollman St/Brunswick Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St in around 1h 37m.

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