There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 31m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
- 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 29m$24Drive 38.2 km
- Drive from Brighton to Merndacar 38.2 km
40 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brighton to Merndataxi 38.2 km
40 min$90–110
Brighton to Mernda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Mernda is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St 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 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from North Brighton Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Brighton and Mernda is 48 km. The road distance is 38.2 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Brighton to Mernda, including transfers.
Brighton to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.
Brighton to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Brighton Station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Brighton, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from North Brighton Station to Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from North Brighton Station to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Elsternwick Station, Elsternwick Station/Horne St, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- 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
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.
Brighton to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Mernda is 38 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Brighton to Mernda.
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