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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon Fields?

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

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Essendon Fields is 11 km. The road distance is 11.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 44 min and costs $6.

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

The line 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4780+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields - 5 ways to travel via line 59 tram

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

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
44 min
$6
Drive 11.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields11.7 km
13 min
$3–4
Line 505 bus, line 477 bus
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 Essendon Fields/English St477
1h 1m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields11.7 km
13 min
$25–31
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Zoo to Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport12.3 km
14 min

Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields by foot and tram

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44 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.3 km
Duration: 44 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Essendon Fields/English St via Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 1m.

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