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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Elsternwick is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Elsternwick is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Elsternwick Station/Horne St via La Trobe University and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Mernda to Elsternwick?

The distance between Mernda and Elsternwick is 42 km. The road distance is 36.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Mernda to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Elsternwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mernda to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Mernda to Elsternwick is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus and line 250 bus and line 246 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Mernda to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Mernda to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Elsternwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Elsternwick is 37 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Mernda to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5308+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Mernda to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 382 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mernda to Elsternwick by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
1h 18m
$5
Line 382 bus, line 250 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 250
3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus 246
2h 30m
$12
Drive 36.6 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Elsternwickcar 36.6 km
38 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Elsternwicktaxi 36.6 km
38 min
$70–85
Train, line 67 tram
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46tram 67
1h 32m
$11

Mernda to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 41.5 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Elsternwick Station/Horne St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, La Trobe University, and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 2h 30m.

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