There are 4 ways to get from Prahran to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 9m$6Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe Universitybus 250
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
2h 38m$18Drive 32.8 km
- Drive from Prahran to Merndacar 32.8 km
34 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prahran to Merndataxi 32.8 km
34 min$60–75
Prahran to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Prahran to Mernda is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $9.
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.
The distance between Prahran and Mernda is 37 km. The road distance is 32.8 km.
The best way to get from Prahran to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Prahran to Mernda, including transfers.
Prahran to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parliament Station.
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.
Prahran to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Mernda is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Prahran to Mernda.
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.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Parliament Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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