There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station by train, tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Royal Park Station to North Melbourne StationUpfield / ...
- Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Strathmore StationCraigieburn / ...
35 min$6Line 505 bus, line 469 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd505
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Salmon Ave/Napier St469
1h 4m$4Line 58 tram
- Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Bell St/Melville Rd #4558
52 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station8.3 km
10 min$19–23Line 58 tram, train
- Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstaff58
- Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Strathmore StationCraigieburn
1h 2m$12Walk
- Take the foot from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station6.7 km
1h 20m
Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station is to line 505 bus and line 469 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Salmon Ave/Napier St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 and arriving at Bell St/Melville Rd #45. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Strathmore Station is 12 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station, including transfers.
Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station.
Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Royal Park Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and line 469 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Strathmore Station, VIC, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station via Royal Park Station and North Melbourne Station in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station via Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd, Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, and Salmon Ave/Napier St in around 1h 4m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Royal Park Station to North Melbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from North Melbourne Station to Strathmore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flagstaff Station to Strathmore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Bell St/Melville Rd #45
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Salmon Ave/Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $19–23
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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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Melbourne Zoo to Strathmore Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.
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