There are 5 ways to get from West Footscray to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tottenham Station to Flagstaff StationSunbury
- Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 19m$6Line 220 bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Collins St/Queen St220
- Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to La Trobe University250 / ...
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd382
2h 59mDrive 36.4 km
- Drive from West Footscray to Mernda36.4 km
36 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Footscray to Mernda36.4 km
36 min$65–85Line 220 bus, train
- Take the bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to William St/A'Beckett St220
- Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 33m
West Footscray to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from West Footscray to Mernda is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from West Footscray to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Elphinstone St/Barkly 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 59m.
No, there is no direct train from West Footscray station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between West Footscray and Mernda is 42 km. The road distance is 36.4 km.
The best way to get from West Footscray to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from West Footscray to Mernda, including transfers.
West Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Elphinstone St/Barkly St station.
West Footscray to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Tottenham Station.
The best way to get from West Footscray to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between West Footscray, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Tottenham Station to Mernda Station via Flagstaff Station in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Collins St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 59m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Tottenham Station to Flagstaff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Collins St/Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to William St/A'Beckett St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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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More Questions & Answers
West Footscray to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Collins St/Queen St station.
West Footscray to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flagstaff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Footscray to Mernda is 36 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from West Footscray to Mernda.
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