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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mernda is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and South Morang Station/Civic Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Mernda?

The distance between Pakenham and Mernda is 92 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Pakenham to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mernda bus from?

Pakenham to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mernda train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Mernda?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mernda is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $16 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Pakenham to Mernda bus arrive?

Pakenham to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where does the Pakenham to Mernda train arrive?

Pakenham to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mernda is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Pakenham to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 274+ hotels available in Mernda.

Pakenham to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Parliament StationPakenham
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda StationMernda
2h 10m
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to South Morang Station/Civic Dr901
3h 45m
$5–16
Drive 78.9 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Mernda78.9 km
1h 7m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Mernda78.9 km
1h 7m
$180–220

Pakenham to Mernda by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.1 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Mernda Station via Parliament Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to South Morang Station/Civic Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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