There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Mernda by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 903 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rd903
- Take the train from Preston Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 12m$10Line 903 bus, line 382 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 21m$4Train
- Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
- Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 19m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Mernda29.3 km
29 min$55–70Drive 29.3 km
- Drive from Essendon to Mernda29.3 km
29 min$6–9
Essendon to Mernda by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Mernda is to line 903 bus and line 382 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Mernda is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Essendon and Mernda is 33 km. The road distance is 29.3 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Mernda without a car is to line 903 bus and train which takes 1h 12m and costs $11.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Essendon to Mernda, including transfers.
Essendon to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Mernda Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Preston Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Essendon Station to Parliament Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Parliament Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.
Essendon to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Mernda is 29 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Essendon to Mernda.
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