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

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Mernda is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Prahran and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Prahran to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Mernda?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Prahran to Mernda?

The distance between Prahran and Mernda is 37 km. The road distance is 32.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prahran to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Prahran to Mernda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Mernda bus from?

Prahran to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Mernda train from?

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

Train or bus from Prahran to Mernda?

The best way to get from Prahran to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $18 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Prahran to Mernda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prahran to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prahran to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Mernda is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Prahran to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 301+ hotels available in Mernda.

Prahran to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, and line 382 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 9m
$6
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde 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 38m
$18
Drive 32.8 km
1. Drive from Prahran to Merndacar 32.8 km
34 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Merndataxi 32.8 km
34 min
$75–95

Prahran to Mernda by train

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Distance: 36.7 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 38m.

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