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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Mernda to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Mernda and Essendon Fields is 31 km. The road distance is 29.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Essendon Fields without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Mernda to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Essendon Fields bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mernda to Essendon Fields train from?

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

Where does the Mernda to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mernda to Essendon Fields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Essendon Fields is 30 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Mernda to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4787+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Mernda to Essendon Fields - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mernda to Essendon Fields by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or tram

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 DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
1h 12m
$10
Drive 29.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mernda to Essendon Fields29.6 km
23 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 DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
1h 51m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Essendon Fields29.6 km
23 min
$55–70
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Mernda to Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport30.9 km
23 min
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
1h 44m
$12

Mernda to Essendon Fields by train and bus

272Weekly Services

1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.6 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 51m.

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