There are 5 ways to get from Hawthorn to Mernda by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 11m$6Line 548 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd to La Trobe University548
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 10m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hawthorn to Mernda28.4 km
28 min$55–70Drive 28.4 km
- Drive from Hawthorn to Mernda28.4 km
28 min$6–8Line 16 tram, train
- Take the tram from Liddiard St/Glenferrie Rd #75 to Federation Square/Swanston St #1316
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda StationMernda
2h 15m$12
Hawthorn to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Mernda is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorn to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Glenferrie Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Hawthorn and Mernda is 38 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.
The best way to get from Hawthorn to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Hawthorn to Mernda, including transfers.
Hawthorn to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd station.
Hawthorn to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parliament Station.
The best way to get from Hawthorn to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 548 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Hawthorn, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
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
Train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Liddiard St/Glenferrie Rd #75 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
Hawthorn to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.
Hawthorn to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn to Mernda is 28 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Hawthorn to Mernda.
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