There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Mernda StationMernda
2h 12m$13–15Bus, line 903 bus, line 382 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
4h 6m$6–19Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Geelong to Mernda102.1 km
1h 14m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geelong to Mernda102.1 km
1h 14m$200–250
Geelong to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Mernda is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Mernda is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Geelong and Mernda is 115 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Geelong to Mernda, including transfers.
Geelong to Mernda bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Mernda is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 903 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Mernda Station via Southern Cross in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Mernda bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Geelong to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Mernda is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Geelong to Mernda.
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