There are 5 ways to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ivanhoe Station to Clifton Hill StationHurstbridge
- Take the train from Clifton Hill Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 2m$6Drive 21.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ivanhoe to Mernda21.1 km
20 min$5–6Train, line 385 bus
- Take the train from Ivanhoe Station to Greensborough StationHurstbridge
- Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd385
1h 16m$10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ivanhoe to Mernda21.1 km
20 min$40–50Line 548 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Upper Heidelberg Rd/Seddon St to La Trobe University548
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
1h 52m$9
Ivanhoe to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ivanhoe to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Upper Heidelberg Rd/Seddon St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ivanhoe station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Ivanhoe Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Clifton Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Ivanhoe and Mernda is 32 km. The road distance is 21.1 km.
The best way to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda, including transfers.
Ivanhoe to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Upper Heidelberg Rd/Seddon St station.
Ivanhoe to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ivanhoe Station.
The best way to get from Ivanhoe to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 548 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Ivanhoe, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ivanhoe Station to Mernda Station via Clifton Hill Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Heidelberg Rd/Seddon St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 1h 52m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Ivanhoe Station to Clifton Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 Clifton Hill Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Ivanhoe Station to Greensborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Upper Heidelberg Rd/Seddon St to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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
Ivanhoe to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.
Ivanhoe to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Clifton Hill Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ivanhoe to Mernda is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Ivanhoe to Mernda.
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