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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Dollman St/Brunswick Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Zoo and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 and arriving at Mernda Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Mernda is 38 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda, including transfers.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

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

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flagstaff Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda?

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Mernda bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Mernda train arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Mernda is 28 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 264+ hotels available in Mernda.

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 29m
$12
Drive 28.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda28.4 km
28 min
$6–8
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe University250
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 55m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Mernda28.4 km
28 min
$55–70

Melbourne Zoo to Mernda by foot, tram, and train

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1h 29mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 37.6 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Dollman St/Brunswick Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 55m.

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