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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mernda is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Hardware St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mernda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Mernda Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mernda?

The distance between Melbourne and Mernda is 33 km. The road distance is 29.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mernda bus from?

Melbourne to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hardware St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mernda train from?

Melbourne to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mernda?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mernda is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mernda bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Melbourne to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mernda is 29 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Melbourne to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 273+ hotels available in Mernda.

Melbourne to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda StationMernda
54 min
$6
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St to La Trobe University250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 10m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mernda29.5 km
30 min
$55–70
Drive 29.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mernda29.5 km
30 min
$6–9

Melbourne to Mernda by train

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Distance: 32.7 km
Duration: 54 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 10m.

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