The average train between Essendon and Mernda takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essendon 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Essendon and Mernda. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Mernda at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Mernda station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Essendon to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
The distance between Essendon and Mernda is 23.2 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Mernda Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 19m.