What is the cheapest way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs is to line 382 bus and line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Caroline Springs. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

The distance between Mernda and Caroline Springs is 57 km. The road distance is 45.8 km.

How do I travel from Mernda to Caroline Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Caroline Springs bus from?

Mernda to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Train or bus from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

The best way to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Mernda to Caroline Springs bus arrive?

Mernda to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Caroline Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Caroline Springs is 46 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Mernda to Caroline Springs.

Where can I stay near Caroline Springs?

There are 4207+ hotels available in Caroline Springs.

Mernda to Caroline Springs - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mernda to Caroline Springs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 4m
$18–22
Line 382 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
3h 24m
$6
Train, line 903 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Preston Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus 456
2h 42m
$12
Drive 45.8 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Caroline Springscar 45.8 km
34 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Caroline Springstaxi 45.8 km
34 min
$110–140
Train via Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
2h 14m
$12

Mernda to Caroline Springs by train and bus

269Weekly Services

2h 4mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.4 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Mernda, VIC, Australia and Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Mernda Station to The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd via Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station, Caroline Springs Station, and Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 3h 24m.

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