There are 5 ways to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 17m$6Line 903 bus, line 382 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 23m$4Train, line 390 bus
- Take the train from Moonee Ponds Station to Craigieburn StationCraigieburn / ...
- Take the bus from Craigieburn Station/Potter St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd390
1h 18m$10Drive 30.2 km
- Drive from Moonee Ponds to Mernda30.2 km
30 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moonee Ponds to Mernda30.2 km
30 min$55–70
Moonee Ponds to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda is to line 903 bus and line 382 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Moonee Ponds station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Moonee Ponds station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Moonee Ponds Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Moonee Ponds and Mernda is 40 km. The road distance is 30.2 km.
The best way to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda, including transfers.
Moonee Ponds to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd.
Moonee Ponds to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flagstaff Station.
The best way to get from Moonee Ponds to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Moonee Ponds, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 23m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Moonee Ponds Station to Craigieburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Craigieburn Station/Potter St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Moonee Ponds to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.
Moonee Ponds to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moonee Ponds to Mernda is 30 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Moonee Ponds to Mernda.
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