What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Melrose St/Canning St and arriving at Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Leeds St/Paisley St and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Point Cook is 36 km. The road distance is 26.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook without a car is to train and line 495 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melrose St/Canning St station.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook is 27 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4150+ hotels available in Point Cook.

Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 495 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook 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, line 495 bus
best
1. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Williams Landing StationWerribee / ...
2. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd495 / ...
1h 20m
$10
Drive 26.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook26.6 km
25 min
$6–8
Line 402 bus, line 412 bus, line 498 bus
1. Take the bus from Melrose St/Canning St to Footscray Station/Irving St402
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Laverton Station/Railway Ave412 / ...
3. Take the bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd496 / ...
2h 22m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook26.6 km
25 min
$50–65
Train, line 497 bus
1. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Williams Landing StationWerribee / ...
2. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd949 / ...
1h 25m
$10

Melbourne Zoo to Point Cook by foot, train, and bus

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1h 20mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.7 km
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Melrose St/Canning St, Footscray Station/Irving St, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Laverton Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 22m.

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