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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Mernda is to bus and line 386 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Mernda is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Rd/George St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via South Morang Station/Civic Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Mernda?

The distance between Dandenong and Mernda is 59 km. The road distance is 52.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Dandenong to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Mernda bus from?

Dandenong to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cheltenham Rd/George St station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Mernda train from?

Dandenong to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Yarraman Station.

Train or bus from Dandenong to Mernda?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus and line 386 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Dandenong to Mernda bus arrive?

Dandenong to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where does the Dandenong to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dandenong to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Mernda is 53 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Dandenong to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 264+ hotels available in Mernda.

Dandenong to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 386 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Parliament StationCranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 40m
$6
Bus, line 386 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to South Morang Station/Civic Dr901
2. Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382 / ...
2h 58m
$4
Drive 52.7 km
1. Drive from Dandenong to Mernda52.7 km
50 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dandenong to Mernda52.7 km
50 min
$120–150

Dandenong to Mernda by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.1 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Yarraman Station to Mernda Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via South Morang Station/Civic Dr in around 2h 58m.

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