The average train between Mernda and Bendigo takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Mernda to Bendigo. 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 hourly between Mernda and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mernda is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mernda to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Mernda station and arriving at Bendigo station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Mernda to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.
Mernda to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Mernda and Bendigo is 118.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Mernda Station to Bendigo Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 25m.