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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Footscray is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Footscray is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via La Trobe University and Flinders Lane/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Mernda to Footscray?

The distance between Mernda and Footscray is 39 km. The road distance is 34 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Mernda to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Footscray bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mernda to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Footscray?

The best way to get from Mernda to Footscray is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus and line 250 bus, which costs $15 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Mernda to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mernda to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Footscray?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5203+ hotels available in Footscray.

Mernda to Footscray - 4 ways to travel via train, line 382 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray StationWilliamstown / ...
1h 8m
$6
Line 382 bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd382
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Little Collins St/Queen St250 / ...
2h 26m
$14
Drive 34 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Footscray34 km
34 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Footscray34 km
34 min
$65–80

Mernda to Footscray by train

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Distance: 38.8 km
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Leeds St/Hopkins St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, La Trobe University, Little Collins St/Queen St, and Flinders Lane/Queen St in around 2h 26m.

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