The average train between Mernda and Footscray takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Mernda to Footscray. 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 Footscray. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mernda is at 3:36 PM which arrives into Footscray at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mernda to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Mernda station and arriving at Footscray station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Mernda to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.
Mernda to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Mernda and Footscray is 28.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Mernda Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 9m.