What is the cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Mernda?

The cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Mernda?

The fastest way to get from Balaclava to Mernda is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Balaclava and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaclava to Mernda. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Balaclava station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Balaclava to Mernda?

The distance between Balaclava and Mernda is 44 km. The road distance is 34.4 km.

How do I travel from Balaclava to Mernda without a car?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Balaclava to Mernda?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Balaclava to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Mernda bus from?

Balaclava to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Mernda train from?

Balaclava to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Balaclava to Mernda?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Balaclava to Mernda bus arrive?

Balaclava to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Balaclava to Mernda train arrive?

Balaclava to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Balaclava to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaclava to Mernda is 34 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Balaclava to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 269+ hotels available in Mernda.

Balaclava to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balaclava to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 23m
$6
Line 246 bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe University250
3. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 32m
$9
Drive 34.4 km
1. Drive from Balaclava to Mernda34.4 km
36 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balaclava to Mernda34.4 km
36 min
$65–80

Balaclava to Mernda by train

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Distance: 43.7 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Balaclava, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 32m.

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