The average train between Footscray and Mernda takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Footscray and Mernda. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Mernda at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Mernda station via Mernda Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Footscray to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross station.
Footscray to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
The distance between Footscray and Mernda is 28.1 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min.