The average train between Mernda and Carlton takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Mernda to Carlton. 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 Mernda and Carlton. The earliest departure is at 4:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Mernda is at 2:46 PM which arrives into Carlton at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mernda to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Mernda station and arriving at Carlton station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Mernda to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.
Mernda to Carlton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.
The distance between Mernda and Carlton is 24.9 km. The road distance is 34 km.
There is no direct connection from Mernda to Carlton. However, you can take the train to Flinders Street Station, walk to Federation Square/Swanston St #13, then take the line 1 vehicle to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1.