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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Mernda is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Mernda is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Mernda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clifton Hill Station station and arriving at Mernda Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Fairfield to Mernda?

The distance between Fairfield and Mernda is 27 km. The road distance is 23.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Clifton Hill Station to Mernda Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Mernda bus from?

Fairfield to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Mernda train from?

Fairfield to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Clifton Hill Station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Mernda?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Mernda is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Fairfield to Mernda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fairfield to Mernda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairfield to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Mernda is 24 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Fairfield to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 299+ hotels available in Mernda.

Fairfield to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clifton Hill Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda / ...
41 min
$6
Drive 23.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Merndacar 23.7 km
23 min
$5–7
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St to La Trobe Universitybus 250
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
1h 41m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Merndataxi 23.7 km
23 min
$55–70

Fairfield to Mernda by train

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Distance: 26.6 km
Duration: 41 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Clifton Hill Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 1h 41m.

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