What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Mernda is 38 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Mernda without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Mernda bus from?

Port Melbourne to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Mernda train from?

Port Melbourne to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $15 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Mernda bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Mernda is 33 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Port Melbourne to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mernda.

Port Melbourne to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Port Melbourne 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 Southern Cross to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 18m
$12
Drive 33.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Merndacar 33.5 km
36 min
$7–10
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
2h 39m
$14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Merndataxi 33.5 km
36 min
$60–80

Port Melbourne to Mernda by tram and train

513Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Melbourne to Mernda.

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Distance: 37.6 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 39m.

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