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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon is to line 505 bus and line 476 bus which costs $5 and takes 50 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Florence St/Thistle St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 33 min and costs $6.

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

The line 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Essendon train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4863+ hotels available in Essendon.

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via line 59 tram, and line 505 bus

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

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
33 min
$6
Line 505 bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd505
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Florence St/Thistle St476
50 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon7.4 km
9 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon6.3 km
1h 16m
Line 59 tram via Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19
1. Take the tram from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
38 min
$6

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon by foot and tram

790Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 7 km
Duration: 33 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Florence St/Thistle St via Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 50 min.

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