The average bus between Ballarat and Mernda takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Mernda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Ballarat and Mernda. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Mernda at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Melbourne Airport and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Mernda station via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Ballarat to Mernda bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Mernda bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at South Morang Station/Civic Dr.
The distance between Ballarat and Mernda is 109.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Ballarat to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and South Morang Station/Civic Dr in around 3h 49m.