There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
2h 8m$12Drive 42.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway42.8 km
42 min$9–12Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy732
3h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway42.8 km
42 min$100–130
Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 and arriving at Belgrave Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Puffing Billy Railway is 48 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway, including transfers.
Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flagstaff Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.
Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway is 43 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway.
What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flagstaff Station to Belgrave Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Puffing Billy Railway via Royal Park Station, Flagstaff Station, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 18m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flagstaff Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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