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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Essendon is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Essendon?

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

How far is it from Mernda to Essendon?

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

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Essendon without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Mernda to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mernda to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Essendon?

The best way to get from Mernda to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus and line 903 bus, which costs and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Mernda to Essendon bus arrive?

Mernda to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Essendon?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4884+ hotels available in Essendon.

Mernda to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mernda to Essendon 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, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Preston StationMernda
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 11m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 18m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Essendon29.5 km
29 min
$55–70
Drive 29.5 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Essendon29.5 km
29 min
$6–9
Line 382 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd382
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 52m

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Distance: 32.7 km
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 52m.

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