There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
4h 1m$14–17Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
6h 4m$104–125Drive 254.6 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo254.6 km
3h$49–71
Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo is to train which costs $14 - $17 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which takes 3h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Melbourne Zoo is 273 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $14 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 6h 4m.
Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Warrnambool to Melbourne Zoo.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Melbourne Zoo via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Station, and Royal Park Station in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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