There are 6 ways to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus Melbourne City - Avalon Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 17m$34Drive 84.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Merndacar 84.3 km
1h$16–22Train
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 26m$20–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Avalon-AVV to Mernda84.3 km
1hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Merndataxi 84.3 km
1h$200–240Bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
3h 47m$40
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda is to drive which takes 1h and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Bourke St/Queen St and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Avalon Airport (AVV) station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Mernda is 89 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 17m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda, including transfers.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $40 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Avalon Airport (AVV), Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr to Mernda Station via Lara Station/Hicks St, Lara Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Skybus Coach Terminal, Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $200–240
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Geelong Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 (03) 4216 5348
- Website
- geelongtaxiservice.com
Bannockburn Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5281 1777
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mernda.
There are 300+ hotels available in Mernda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Mernda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














