How to get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train?

From Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

112minA$8.54
Bus - 505
505
Bus - 404
404
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18778
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18776
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Footscray Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train via 505, 402 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station to Melbourne University/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville)
    ID 45652
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Royal Pde (Parkville)
    ID 16830
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Melbourne Hospital/Grattan St (Parkville)
    ID 28676
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong

The distance between Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Geelong is approximately 85.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geelong – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train via 505, 402 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station to Melbourne University/Royal Pde (Parkville) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville)
    ID 45652
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Royal Pde (Parkville)
    ID 16830
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Melbourne Hospital/Grattan St (Parkville)
    ID 28676
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 404, Train line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 402, Train line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Geelong?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong?

    The 505 bus line goes from Moonee Ponds station near Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in Parkville to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Geelong.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Geelong by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to get to Geelong?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Moonee Ponds stop near Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd in Parkville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and Geelong?

    Get off the bus at the Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station, which is closest to Geelong.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong?

    The ride from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong costs A$8.54.

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