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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mernda is to train via Town Hall Station which costs $12 and takes 2h 20m.

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 8m and costs $14 - $21.

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 Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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 Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Mernda?

The distance between Pakenham and Mernda is 93 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 8m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m 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 V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mernda train from?

Pakenham to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, 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 8m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Pakenham to Mernda bus arrive?

Pakenham to Mernda bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where does the Pakenham to Mernda train arrive?

Pakenham to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mernda is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Pakenham to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 309+ hotels available in Mernda.

Pakenham to Mernda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pakenham to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 8m
$14–17
Train via Town Hall Station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 20m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Richmond Station/Punt Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe Universitybus 250
3. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
2h 48m
$19–31
Drive 78.9 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Merndacar 78.9 km
1h 8m
$14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Merndataxi 78.9 km
1h 8m
$190–230
Bus via Dandenong Station/Foster St
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
3h 25m
$12–17

Pakenham to Mernda by train

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.7 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Richmond Station/Punt Rd, Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 48m.

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