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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

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.

Bus And Train schedule from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong

To check the bus and train schedule from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Geelong using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd) and destination (Geelong), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

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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