There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Shepparton StationSeymour
3h 43m$12–16Line 477 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd477
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Shepparton Station/Purcell StSeymour
5h 42m$6–25Bus
- Take the bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell StSeymour
4h 49m$8–28Drive 172.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton172.4 km
2h$33–48
Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton is to drive which takes 2h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Shepparton Station/Purcell St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Zoo station to Shepparton station. However, there are services departing from Royal Park Station and arriving at Shepparton Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Shepparton is 185 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton, including transfers.
Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from North Melbourne Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $28 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Shepparton, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from North Melbourne Station to Shepparton Station once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell St once daily. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from North Melbourne Station to Shepparton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.
Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Shepparton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Shepparton.
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