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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mernda is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mernda is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and South Morang Station/Civic Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Mernda?

The distance between Ballarat and Mernda is 148 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $13 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Ballarat to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mernda bus from?

Ballarat to Mernda bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mernda train from?

Ballarat to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Mernda?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mernda is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 901 bus, which costs $59 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Ballarat to Mernda bus arrive?

Ballarat to Mernda bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballarat to Mernda train arrive?

Ballarat to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mernda is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ballarat to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 287+ hotels available in Mernda.

Ballarat to Mernda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 901 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Mernda by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 35m
$13–16
Bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
3h 49m
$59
Drive 129.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Merndacar 129.7 km
1h 31m
$24–34

Ballarat to Mernda by train

206Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Mernda Station via Southern Cross in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and South Morang Station/Civic Dr in around 3h 49m.

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