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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Mernda is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Mernda is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Footscray to Mernda?

The distance between Footscray and Mernda is 40 km. The road distance is 33.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Footscray to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Mernda bus from?

Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Mernda train from?

Footscray to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Mernda?

The best way to get from Footscray to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Footscray to Mernda bus arrive?

Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Footscray to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Mernda?

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

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 268+ hotels available in Mernda.

Footscray to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Mernda StationMernda
1h 16m
$12
Drive 33.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Mernda33.9 km
34 min
$7–10
Line 216 bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Collins St/Queen St216
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to La Trobe University250 / ...
3. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 48m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Mernda33.9 km
34 min
$65–80

Footscray to Mernda by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Collins St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 48m.

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