The average bus between Footscray and Mernda takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Footscray 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 3 times a day between Footscray and Mernda. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Mernda at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Collins St/Queen St and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 20m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Mernda station via La Trobe University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Collins St/Queen St station.
Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd station.
The distance between Footscray and Mernda is 28.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Collins St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 3h 1m.